Mon Dec 30 03:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Michigan Wolverines Rout Western Kentucky in Dominant 112-64 Victory

**Ann Arbor, MI** – The Michigan Wolverines (10-3) demolished the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-4) on Sunday afternoon in a 112-64 rout at Crisler Center. Fueled by a program-record 19 three-pointers, Michigan dominated both ends of the court, setting a new season high for points in a single game.

Vladislav Goldin and Nimari Burnett led the Wolverines’ offensive explosion with 17 points apiece. Sam Walters added 13 off the bench, while Tre Donaldson contributed a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Danny Wolf also notched a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Roddy Gayle Jr. chipped in with 11 points.

Michigan’s offensive efficiency was evident early, as they established a commanding 59-31 lead by halftime, highlighted by 11 three-pointers in the first 20 minutes alone. This set a new season high for points and made three-pointers in a single half for the Wolverines. They also controlled the boards, outrebounding Western Kentucky 54-27.

The second half saw more of the same, with Michigan extending their lead to as much as 50 points. Wolf’s three-pointer with just over six minutes remaining pushed the Wolverines past the 100-point mark.

Don McHenry led Western Kentucky with 18 points, while Julius Thedford and Enoch Kalambay added 11 and 10 points respectively, but their efforts were no match for Michigan’s offensive firepower and defensive dominance. The Hilltoppers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 25 three-point attempts. The Wolverines’ impressive shooting performance from three-point range was a key factor in their decisive victory.

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