Vladislav Goldin had a career-high 24 points, leading Michigan to a 67-64 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Michigan now boasts a 7-1 record, while Wisconsin suffers their first loss of the season, dropping to 8-1.
Goldin, a 7-foot-1 graduate student playing for Michigan, scored 17 points in the second half and secured the win with a crucial layup with 1:35 left in the game.
Danny Wolf also contributed significantly with 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, five blocks, and three steals. John Tonje scored 18 points, and John Blackwell tallied 16 for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s Max Klesmit missed three crucial shots in the last 73 seconds that could have altered the outcome of the game.
Michigan held a 67-64 lead when Goldin missed a free throw with 2.6 seconds remaining. Despite this, Wisconsin failed to capitalize as Tonje’s last-second shot missed the mark.
Takeaways
Michigan overcame Tre Donaldson’s scoreless performance, with a significant improvement in shooting from the first half to the second, going 16-of-26.
Wisconsin struggled shooting-wise, with only a 34.4% field goal percentage, and a subpar 73.7% free throw accuracy.
Key moment
Goldin’s late-game heroics turned the tide for Michigan, with crucial plays that helped them secure the win in the final moments of the game.
Key stats
Michigan showcased strong defense by blocking 11 shots, marking their first game with double-digit blocks since November 23, 2022.
Up next
Both teams will hit the court again on Saturday, with Michigan hosting Iowa and Wisconsin facing off against No. 5 Marquette.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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