Roddy Gayle Jr. scores 16 to lead Michigan to 72-49 victory over Tarleton State
Tarleton Texans vs. Michigan Wolverines: Game Highlights
Tarleton Texans vs. Michigan Wolverines: Game Highlights
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- — Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16 points to guide Michigan to a 72-49 victory over Tarleton State on Thursday night.
Gayle buried 6 of 7 shots from the floor, including his only 3-point attempt, and 3 of 4 free throws for the Wolverines (4-1). He added four assists and three rebounds.
Tre Donaldson and reserve Sam Walters both scored 13 for Michigan. Donaldson had five assists and Walters was 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. Vladislav Goldin scored 12.
Bubu Benjamin finished with 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting from distance for the Texans (1-5). Ronnie Harrison scored 14.
Gayle had 11 points and Walters came off the bench to hit two 3-pointers and score eight as Michigan built a 40-30 lead at halftime. Benjamin scored 12 to keep the Texans within striking distance.
Michigan scored the first six points and led until a dunk by Harrison put Tarleton on top 24-23 with 6:54 left before halftime. Walters and Donaldson had back-to-back layups and Gayle added two free throws in a 6-0 run that gave the Wolverines the lead for good.
Donaldson made two free throws and a layup in a 10-0 run to begin the second half, and Michigan hit cruise control.
Michigan will square off against Virginia Tech in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- D.J. Carstensen
- James Breeding
- Nate Harris
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Michigan State | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
UCLA | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
Michigan | 2-0 | - | 9-3 |
Oregon | 1-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
Maryland | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
Penn State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
Nebraska | 1-1 | 1 | 8-2 |
Iowa | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
Northwestern | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
USC | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
Ohio State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
Purdue | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
Rutgers | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
Wisconsin | 0-2 | 2 | 10-3 |
Washington | 0-2 | 2 | 8-3 |
Minnesota | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |