Michigan vs Auburn: Wolverines Dominate Tigers 102-72 in Vegas

The No. 7 Michigan Wolverines put on a stunning performance, beating the No. 21 Auburn Tigers 102-72 in the Players Era Championship semifinal on November 25, 2025, in Las Vegas. The Wolverines' victory was fueled by a dominant first half and a relentless team effort that saw six players score in double figures.

Michigan’s Offensive Firepower

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with 17 points each, while Nimari Burnett and Morez Johnson Jr. added 15 points apiece. Trey McKenney and L.J. Cason also chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Michigan’s shooting was sharp, with the team making 51.5% of their field goals and hitting 14 three-pointers out of 35 attempts.

Auburn Struggles Against Wolverines’ Defense

Auburn was led by Tahaad Pettiford (16 points), Keyshawn Hall (15), Filip Jovic (13), and KeShawn Murphy (12). However, the Tigers struggled to keep up, especially in the first half. Michigan built a 29-point lead with a 21-4 run and held a commanding 59-31 halftime advantage. The Wolverines outrebounded Auburn 51-35 and outscored them 47-27 in bench points.

Revenge Served in Las Vegas

This game was especially meaningful for Michigan, as Auburn had defeated them 78-65 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 just eight months earlier. This time, the Wolverines were ready to exact revenge and showed their growth with a near-perfect team performance.

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— Dylan Burkhardt (@umhoops) November 26, 2025

Key Stats and Highlights

• Michigan shot 51.5% from the field and 40% from three-point range.​
• Wolverines had 19 assists compared to Auburn’s 3.
• Michigan dominated the boards, grabbing 51 rebounds to Auburn’s 35.​
• The Wolverines improved to 6-0 on the season and advanced to the Players Era Championship final.