Michigan rolls to 112-64 victory over Western Kentucky

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Vladislov Goldin and Nimari Burnett scored 17 points apiece and Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf posted double-doubles to lead Michigan to a 112-64 romp over Western Kentucky on Sunday night, snapping a six-game win streak for the Hilltoppers.

Goldin made 7 of 8 shots with two 3-pointers and 1 of 2 free throws for the Wolverines (10-3), whose three losses this season have been by a combined five points. Burnett did most of his damage on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range. Donaldson totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double, while Wolf finished with 12 points and 10 boards for his sixth of the season.

Sam Walters scored 13 off the bench for Michigan and Roddy Gayle Jr. pitched in with 11 points and four assists.

Don McHenry sank three 3-pointers and scored 18 to lead Western Kentucky (9-4). Julius Thedford scored 11 on 3-for-16 shooting. Enoch Kalambay added 10 points.

Gayle and Goldin both had 11 points to guide Michigan to a 59-31 advantage at halftime. The Wolverines shot 57.6% from the floor and made 11 of 21 from 3-point range in posting their highest scoring half of the season.

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Western Kentucky forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. dunks against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

The Wolverines topped the century mark on 3-pointer by Danny Wolf with 6:05 remaining for a 102-52 lead.

It was the first time the two teams squared off in 17 years. Michigan has won 4 of 6 all time against the Hilltoppers.

Michigan travels to play Southern California on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Western Kentucky travels to play Liberty on Thursday in a Conference USA opener.

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Western Kentucky guard Don McHenry shoots a free throw against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Western Kentucky guard Enoch Kalambay, right, shoots over Michigan forward Will Tschetter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Western Kentucky guard Jalen Jackson (3) drives to the basket in between Michigan guard Justin Pippen (10), forward Will Tschetter (42) and guard Nimari Burnett (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Western Kentucky head coach Hank Plona watches his team play against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) shoots over Western Kentucky guard Julius Thedford (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Western Kentucky guard Julius Thedford, right, drives to the basket as he is guarded by Michigan center Vladislav Goldin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Western Kentucky forward Tyrone Marshall Jr., middle, drives to the basket in between Michigan guard Tre Donaldson, left, and forward Danny Wolf (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
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Michigan forward Danny Wolf (1) puts up a shot in front of Western Kentucky guard Enoch Kalambay (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

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