Michigan Pulls Away From Marquette for 84-70 Win

Michigan overcame an early deficit and closed the first half with a 20-5 surge, taking a 35-27 lead into the break. The Wolverines then stretched their advantage to 14 early in the second half, and later led by as many as 22 in the 84-70 victory over Marquette on November 11 in Ann Arbor.

Estrella led Michigan with 18 points, including 11 before halftime, and added eight rebounds. Elliot Cadeau scored 17, with 13 coming in the second half, while Trey McKenney also finished with 15. McKenney had 11 after the break. Freshman Quinn Costello added 15 points, making five of his six attempts from three-point range.

Moustapha Thiam contributed nine points, a game-high 12 rebounds and three blocks. Michigan improved to 2-1, while Marquette also moved to 2-1 after the loss. Colin Porter led the Golden Eagles with 21 points, and Adrien Stevens scored 16. Marquette coach Shaka Smart put his starters on the bench after Michigan built a double-digit second-half lead, but the Wolverines maintained control.

Michigan hosts William & Mary on Sunday. Marquette is scheduled to play Missouri in Chicago that day.