(I can't get any audio from this game, so this one's going to be relatively plain.)
The Wolverines took care of business against Buffalo, and credit that to the defense. Michigan forced 18 turnovers with six different Wolverines recording steals.
And oh yeah, Sam Arnold got a double-double - 13 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes.
From what I'm gathering (but may be wrong), Michigan established its lead gradually. The Wolverines limited the Bulls to .322 from the field and generated a 10-point advantage in each half.
But as we all know, the tougher game comes tomorrow. No. 8 Texas A&M will look to preserve its undefeated season with senior forward Danielle Adams at the helm. Excluding today's game, Adams averages 23.1 ppg as the Aggies have scored 80+ points in every game thus far.
Junior guard Tyra White has also shown the ability to score with 20 today versus Arizona. However, the nine-point win against the Wildcats is the closest a team has been this season. It was Arizona's 21 turnovers that ultimately doomed its chances at an upset.
And that is exactly the key in tomorrow's game. Texas A&M thrives off the transition game and will look to make quick work as they don't allow the shot clock to expire much. The Aggies have forced an average of 25+ turnovers, including 20 against the Wildcats.
Michigan will also have to be gritty on the boards. I believe the Wolverines stack up height-wise, but Texas A&M has out-rebounded its opponents pretty handily. I'd expect a way to subdue Adams as much as possible and make others step up.
I think an upset is much more possible this time around rather than Xavier. With Michigan able to regain its swagger after two wins, this one might be a barnburner.
Tip-off is 9:30p tomorrow night. Until then, beat the buckeyes!
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