ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan overwhelmed Villanova 89-61 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Crisler Center.

The Wolverines (9-0) built a commanding 53-23 halftime lead and never looked back, using a 46-10 advantage in points in the paint to control the game. Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 18 points. Villanova (7-2), which got 18 points from Devin Askew, was held to 38.5% shooting from the floor. The Wildcats cut into the large deficit after halftime but never threatened. An announced crowd of 12,707 watched Michigan cover the pregame spread as the total score fell under the projected line.