LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — In a stunning offensive display, the Michigan Wolverines dismantled the Auburn Tigers 102-72 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.

The Wolverines, who remained undefeated, seized control of the game with a historic first-half performance, building a 59-31 lead by halftime that the Tigers could never threaten. Michigan’s offensive efficiency was staggering, scoring 102 points on just 74 possessions for an offensive rating of 137.0, while Auburn managed a rating of 99.1.

From the opening tip, Michigan’s offense operated with precision and power. The Wolverines shot 51.5 percent from the floor in the game, connecting on 14 of 35 attempts from three-point range. They were equally effective from the free-throw line, converting 18 of 22 attempts. Auburn, by contrast, struggled with its shooting, making just 22 of 62 field goal attempts and a dismal 18 of 33 from the foul line.

The first half was a masterclass from Michigan. They erupted for 59 points, shooting a blistering 59 percent from the field and hitting 8 of 17 from beyond the arc. The Wolverines’ ball movement and defensive pressure created a cascade of opportunities, while Auburn’s offense sputtered, turning the ball over eight times and managing only four assists in the entire contest.

Michigan’s victory was a balanced effort, with six players scoring in double figures. Yaxel Lendeborg, a 6-foot-9 forward from Pennsauken, New Jersey, led the way with 17 points and four assists in 26 minutes. Roddy Gayle, from Niagara Falls, New York, also scored 17 points, adding two assists.

The frontcourt duo of Morez Johnson and Nimari Burnett each contributed 15 points. Johnson, a 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward from Riverdale, Illinois, added three assists, while Burnett, a guard from Chicago, provided a scoring punch off the bench. Trey McKenney of Flint, Michigan, chipped in 11 points and three assists, and LJ Cason from Lakeland, Florida, rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.

For Auburn, which saw its record fall to 5-2, Tahaad Pettiford of Jersey City, New Jersey, was a bright spot, scoring 16 points. Keyshawn Hall from Cleveland, Ohio, added 15 points, and Filip Jovic of Belgrade, Serbia, contributed 13 points. KeShawn Murphy from Birmingham, Alabama, scored 12 points, but the team’s overall offensive cohesion was missing, evidenced by their four total assists.

The second half saw Michigan slow its torrid pace, scoring 43 points to Auburn’s 41, but the damage was already done. The Wolverines maintained their defensive intensity, finishing with seven steals and five blocks compared to Auburn’s four steals and three blocks. Both teams secured 13 offensive rebounds, but Michigan’s ability to convert those second chances was far superior.

The game’s outcome was a stark reversal of pregame expectations. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Auburn with a 76 percent probability to win, and Michigan had been installed as only a 3.5-point favorite. The total score of 174 points easily surpassed the over/under line of 159.5.

The loss snaps a two-game winning streak for Auburn, which had defeated Oregon 84-73 on the road just one day earlier. Michigan, now 6-0, continued its dominant start to the season, having previously routed San Diego State 94-54 on Monday.

Auburn will have a quick turnaround, facing Saint John’s in Las Vegas on Wednesday before returning home to host North Carolina State on Dec. 3. Michigan also plays again Wednesday, scheduled to host Gonzaga as they look to extend their perfect record.