Michigan stays No. 20 after rallying past Marquette

Michigan recovered from an early seven-point deficit to beat Marquette 84-70 on November 11, giving first-year coach Mike Boynton a home win and keeping the Wolverines from falling to 1-2. The victory left Michigan at No. 20 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings updated November 12; its record is 2-1.

Elliot Cadeau led the comeback with 17 points and 10 assists. Transfer JP Estrella added 18 points, making eight of his 12 shots, and grabbed eight rebounds. He spent the previous three seasons at Tennessee, where he helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight three years in a row.

Boynton praised Estrella’s experience and leadership, saying he understands the expectations that come with trying to win and can help the team respond when it falls short of its standards. Boynton also highlighted Estrella’s physical play and defensive versatility.

Michigan’s next game is against William & Mary on November 15. Its next matchup against a power-conference opponent is at home against Villanova on November 21.