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L.J. Cason Out for Season After ACL Tear
sports8 hours ago

L.J. Cason Out for Season After ACL Tear

Michigan sophomore guard L.J. Cason will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after tearing his right ACL at Illinois on Feb. 27. He averaged 8.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and hitting 33 three-pointers; Michigan, the 2026 Big Ten regular-season champion with a No. 1 seed, heads to Iowa and Michigan State and will open the Big Ten Tournament with a triple bye as he focuses on rehab and supports his teammates.

Falcons Fire LaTroy Lewis Amid Michigan Sexual Assault Allegations
sports10 hours ago

Falcons Fire LaTroy Lewis Amid Michigan Sexual Assault Allegations

The Atlanta Falcons fired former Michigan assistant LaTroy Lewis just weeks after hiring him, as Ann Arbor police investigate sexual assault allegations tied to his time with Michigan under coach Sherrone Moore. The probe centers on a December 5, 2024 incident and related communications, with additional disputes in January 2025; Michigan’s program faces its own scrutiny following Moore’s firing for an inappropriate staffer relationship, while the investigation remains ongoing.

Falcons cut ties with LaTroy Lewis as Michigan-linked sexual assault probe unfolds
sports1 day ago

Falcons cut ties with LaTroy Lewis as Michigan-linked sexual assault probe unfolds

The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant coach LaTroy Lewis after the Ann Arbor Police Department confirmed an active investigation into a 2024 sexual assault alleged to have occurred during his time with Michigan, with details provided by the accuser’s attorney and responses from Michigan officials amid an ongoing university external review.

Michigan Clinches at Least a Big Ten Share With 77-67 Win Over Minnesota
sports3 days ago

Michigan Clinches at Least a Big Ten Share With 77-67 Win Over Minnesota

No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 to secure at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, improving to 26-2 overall and 16-1 in conference play. Six takeaways: Michigan steadied after recent rebounding/paint concerns, but defensive lapses persist; Elliot Cadeau bounced back with 15 points, five assists and four rebounds; reserve guard L.J. Cason continued to prove himself with 14 points and five rebounds; Trey McKenney showed continued growth with 12 points on 4-for-8 from three; next up is a showdown with No. 10 Illinois with a chance to clinch the outright title, though the defense will need to stay dialed in for a national championship run.

Michigan Quietly Stamps Its National Championship Ambitions With Road Win at Purdue
sports11 days ago

Michigan Quietly Stamps Its National Championship Ambitions With Road Win at Purdue

No. 1 Michigan rolled to a 91-80 road win over No. 7 Purdue to improve to 25-1 and widen its Big Ten lead. A 15-0 early burst set the tone, Elliot Cadeau had 17 points and seven assists, and the Wolverines dominated the glass with a 39-31 rebounding edge including 14-4 in second-chance points. Nine players scored, six reached double figures, and Michigan assisted on 24 of 30 makes as Lendeborg contributed 13 points and seven assists, helping seal the win before a marquee date with Duke.

Michigan edges MSU in East Lansing after four key takeaways
sports29 days ago

Michigan edges MSU in East Lansing after four key takeaways

Michigan used stifling defense and a late burst to beat No. 7 Michigan State 83-71 in East Lansing, delivering four key takeaways: Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 and anchored both ends, freshman Trey McKenney supplied 10 off the bench, Michigan limited MSU to 27% shooting in the first half and forced 11 turnovers, and the Wolverines closed strong with clutch plays down the stretch.

Nebraska Proves It Belongs in the Elite After Gutsy Michigan Showdown
sports1 month ago

Nebraska Proves It Belongs in the Elite After Gutsy Michigan Showdown

Shorthanded Nebraska pushed No. 3 Michigan to the limit in Ann Arbor, forcing 19 turnovers and fighting for 40 minutes without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager. They led late but couldn’t finish, earning praise for their effort while coaches and players stressed there are no moral victories and that the team has proven it can compete with the nation's best.

Late defense seals Michigan's 75-72 win over Nebraska in top-five Big Ten showdown
sports1 month ago

Late defense seals Michigan's 75-72 win over Nebraska in top-five Big Ten showdown

No. 3 Michigan edged No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 in a tense Big Ten showdown, overcoming a second-half scoring drought and 19 turnovers to seal the win in the final minute behind a clutch steal by Trey McKenney and crucial free throws by Aday Mara; Nebraska, missing two top scorers, started hot from three and led most of the first half, but Michigan's defense and late execution preserved the win and tightened the Big Ten race.

No. 5 Nebraska Heads to No. 3 Michigan for High-Stakes Big Ten Showdown
sports1 month ago

No. 5 Nebraska Heads to No. 3 Michigan for High-Stakes Big Ten Showdown

No. 5 Nebraska visits No. 3 Michigan in a marquee Big Ten showdown at Crisler Center after a second-half rally against Minnesota. The Huskers (20-0) will lean on Pryce Sandfort, Sam Hoiberg and Jamarques Lawrence, with Braden Frager’s health a factor, while Michigan counters with a deep, transfer-heavy lineup led by Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and 7-foot-3 Aday Mara in what could be one of the season’s biggest early-matchups.