Michigan Routs Auburn in High-Scoring Showcase Behind Dominant First Half

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The Michigan Wolverines remained undefeated Tuesday night, using a dominant first-half offensive explosion to cruise past the Auburn Tigers 102-72 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game at T-Mobile Arena. Michigan built a commanding 59-31 halftime lead and never looked back, shooting over 51% from the floor while holding Auburn to just 35% shooting. Yaxel Lendeborg led a balanced Michigan attack with 17 points, one of six Wolverines to score in double figures. Tahaad Pettiford scored 16 points for Auburn. The Wolverines improved to 6-0, while the Tigers fell to 5-2.