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Michigan lands massive Big Ten win, routs No. 3 Purdue 82-58

Michigan lands massive Big Ten win, routs No. 3 Purdue 82-58

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Michigan men’s basketball took it to No. 3 Purdue on Thursday night with a huge 82-58 win at home. This comes five days after the Boilermakers beat Michigan 82-76 in West Lafayette. 

Everything seemed to be going the Wolverines’ way. The constant pressure from made threes and solid defense created a perfect storm for the upset. 

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It felt like every shot was going down for Michigan. The Wolverines shot 57.1% from three (12-21). All five Wolverine starters had at least 11 points or more with Hunter Dickinson leading the way at 22 points. Purdue’s bench did outscore Michigan’s 22-2, but the starters were the biggest factor. 

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