- Matchup: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Michigan Wolverines (25-2) will face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-14) at Crisler Center this Tuesday.
In their latest encounter, the Minnesota Golden Gophers triumphed over Rutgers with a score of 80-61. Minnesota showcased a stellar performance, finishing with a shooting percentage of 60.0% (30 of 50) and knocking down 15 of 26 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 5 out of 7 attempts for a percentage of 71.4%. The Gophers collected a total of 29 rebounds, including 4 offensive boards, and distributed 23 assists while forcing their opponents into 7 turnovers and securing 2 steals. Defensively, they held Rutgers to 44.4% shooting on 24 of 54 attempts. Rutgers was able to dish out 23 assists and earn 5 steals, while grabbing 20 rebounds (5 offensive, 15 defensive) but didn’t record any blocks. They ended the game with a free-throw percentage of 75.0%, making 6 of 8 attempts, and hit 7 of their 18 three-point tries. Minnesota committed 7 fouls, while Rutgers had 10 fouls overall.
Cade Tyson was a standout player during the game, hitting 55.6% of his shots from the field and providing 1 assist. Playing for 39 minutes, he also grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 27 points on 10 of 18 shooting.
Heading into this game, Minnesota holds a record of 13-14 this season. The team averages 70.9 points per game (ranked 294th in college basketball) with a shooting percentage of 45.7%. Minnesota’s three-point shooting stands at 34.2% (231 of 675), while their free-throw accuracy is at 69.3%. They average 32.6 rebounds per match and have a total of 472 assists this season, ranking 35th in the nation for assists. The Gophers turn over the ball 10.8 times per game and commit 15.3 personal fouls on average.
Defensively, the Golden Gophers force 11.1 turnovers each game while averaging 17.7 personal fouls. They are ranked 216th in the nation for assists allowed, with 383 given up this season. Minnesota allows an opponent field goal percentage of 43.7% (655 of 1,498) and averages 32.4 rebounds per game. Beyond the arc, they concede 33.4%, and they rank 37th in college basketball, allowing 67.7 points per game.
In their last outing, the Michigan Wolverines suffered a defeat against Duke, concluding the game at 68-63. The Wolverines recorded 18 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 25. They committed 7 turnovers while achieving 7 steals. Duke was assessed 17 personal fouls, leading to 18 free-throw attempts for Michigan, who converted 13 of them for a success rate of 72.2%. From three-point range, Michigan hit 6 of 25 attempts (24.0%). Overall, they shot 40.0% from the field, making 22 of 55 attempts. On defense, Michigan allowed Duke to achieve 25 of 55 shooting, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.5%. Michigan also allowed Duke to grab 37 total rebounds, including 12 offensive.
Yaxel Lendeborg emerged as a key player for the Wolverines, making 7 of 15 shots for an efficiency of 46.7%, and recorded 7 rebounds. He finished with 21 points over 39 minutes of play, also contributing 3 assists.
Currently, Michigan holds a season record of 25-2. They average 16.1 personal fouls per game and convert 73.3% of free-throw attempts. They lead the nation with an average of 19.4 assists per game (4th in college) while turning the ball over 12.0 times per match. This season, the Wolverines have scored a total of 2,419 points (89.6 per game) and secure 41.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot at a remarkable 51.0% from the field, placing them 8th in Division 1.
On the defensive side, Michigan is ranked 56th in points allowed per game, surrendering 68.7. They force 12.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 37.4% from the field, ranking 2nd in college. Additionally, they concede only 29.2% on three-point attempts (210 of 718), and their opponents have a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.3%. Michigan allows 10.6 assists and 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 55th in college basketball respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Michigan
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