I was really looking forward to this game. CBS almost blew it with their delays and commercials, but the game was great..
See post below, UCSD... You could see it coming, the skills and roles developing.
When I write a game column I always ask myself, why did they win (or lose)? Put even more simply, when did they take the lead and win?
In this one Danny Wolf looked rested and energetic. The final Michigan comeback began with a 3-point play by Wolf. 53-60 with 13:04 left in the second half. Then Cason hit two free throws; 2-3 zone on defense (with Tschetter). Cason again, 57-61; Wolf block. Tschetter smart and fouled for 2/3 FT. Gayle two FT then missed 3 then made 3; stress try again, then two more and the talking thing... Goldin/Michigan/long tap outs, Michigan rebounding everything. Gayle, 69-70. Gayle, 2 FT 71-70. Goldin hands, 73-70, then 75-70 again, 5:15 left in the game. Goldin more free throws and a layup for the margin, plus a bucket by Donaldson.
Excellent substitutions and coaching from May and Michigan. Everyone was fresh.
A bit later, a final basket from Donaldson at the end as usual.
Why did Michigan win? Roddy Gayle, rest of team playing great (save for Burnett, who was left out), Cason contributions beyond the norm, Goldin (the norm), and coaching. The Aggies had numerous long misses and no rebounds during the Michigan run.
Texas A&M is brash. Their coach was a jerk afterwards in the postgame presser. It was a very impressive win.
Up next: #1 Auburn.
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