The top-ranked Michigan Wolverines aced a major road test against No. 7 Purdue on Tuesday, securing a convincing 91-80 victory. Michigan built a commanding 16-point halftime lead and never trailed after the opening minutes, overcoming a Purdue team riding a four-game win streak.
The win strengthens Michigan's claim to the No. 1 overall seed for the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Wolverines dominated early, turning a one-point deficit into a 15-point lead midway through the first half and entering halftime up 48-32.
Purdue briefly cut the lead to single digits late but never seriously threatened. Michigan's Elliot Cadeau led the way with 17 points and 7 assists. The team shot 53% from the field and a remarkable 57% from three-point range.
This adds another quality win to Michigan's impressive resume, which features 20 wins by double digits this season. The Wolverines' only loss came against Wisconsin in January. Their next challenge is a high-profile showdown with No. 3 Duke this Saturday.