ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On Sunday, No. 24 Michigan secured a decisive 91-75 victory over Washington, propelled by strong performances from Vladislav Goldin, who scored 19 points, and Nimari Burnett, who contributed 16 points. This win marks the Wolverines’ fifth consecutive triumph, bringing their overall record to 13-3 and their Big Ten tally to 5-0. Notably, Roddy Gayle Jr. made a notable return after recovering from a bruised knee, adding 15 points to the team’s effort.

The game began with Washington briefly leading at 5-4 before Tre Donaldson’s layup shifted the momentum entirely in favor of Michigan. The Wolverines expanded their lead to as much as 19 points during the second half, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive performance.

For Washington, Great Osobor led the scoring with 23 points, demonstrating his prowess by netting 16 in the first half. Meanwhile, both Zoom Diallo and Mekhi Mason chipped in 13 points each, but it wasn’t enough to counter Michigan’s efficiency. This loss drops Washington’s season record to 10-7, with a disappointing road record of 0-4 and three consecutive defeats.

A pivotal moment in the match occurred when Michigan held Washington scoreless for the final minute and fifty-one seconds of the first half, which helped them edge ahead with a 38-28 halftime lead. As the second half commenced, Michigan’s defense intensified and they quickly began to pull away, hitting seven of their first nine shots.

Statistically, Michigan entered the contest boasting the top shooting percentage in the nation at 51.9%, and they exceeded that benchmark by finishing the game at 52.7%. Notably, they maintained a remarkable shooting rate of 58.6% in the first half alone.

Looking ahead, Washington will return to their home court to face No. 20 Purdue on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Michigan will be traveling to Minnesota for their game on Thursday night.