Michigan Dominates Rutgers in High-Scoring Big Ten Opener

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan remained undefeated with a commanding 101-60 victory over Rutgers in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Crisler Center.

The Wolverines, now 8-0, overwhelmed the Scarlet Knights from the start, leading 50-25 at halftime. Michigan shot 60% from the field and scored 52 points in the paint. Morez Johnson led Michigan with 22 points. Rutgers, which fell to 5-5, shot just 35.8% and was outscored 22-14 off turnovers. Harun Zrno scored 13 points for the Scarlet Knights. A crowd of 12,707 watched as Michigan’s efficient offense, posting an offensive rating of 138.1, cruised to the win.