The Michigan Wolverines defeated Villanova 89-61 on Tuesday night at Crisler Center, marking their sixth straight victory by at least 25 points and improving their record to 9-0. This dominant performance propelled Michigan to the top spot in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings. Coach Dusty May praised his team's effort, stating they deserve the No. 1 ranking.
Michigan Wolverines showcased their dominance with an 89-61 rout of Villanova Wildcats on December 10, 2025, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines led 53-23 at halftime and never looked back, extending their winning streak to nine games while winning by 28 points—their latest in a series of blowouts.
Guard Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 18 points and four assists, highlighting his impact as a North Carolina transfer. In the frontcourt, Aday Mara contributed 11 points, Yaxel Lendeborg added nine, and Morez Johnson scored seven. The bench provided crucial support, with freshman Trey McKenney tallying 10 points on two 3-pointers, Roddy Gayle adding nine, and Will Tschetter chipping in seven. Michigan dominated the paint with 46 points and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, underscoring their depth and physicality.
This victory vaulted Michigan to No. 1 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, as well as atop BartTorvik.com, KenPom.com, EvanMiya.com, and the NET rankings. The Wolverines' defense ranks No. 1 nationally, and they are 4-0 against top-45 KenPom teams, winning those games by an average of 30.8 points—including 40-point margins over Gonzaga and San Diego State, and a 30-point win over Auburn.
Coach Dusty May emphasized his team's merit for the top ranking, saying, "The No. 1 ranking, these guys deserve it, man." Social media buzzed with reactions, with fans and analysts calling Michigan the best team in the country, perhaps ever, due to their consistent large-margin wins.
Michigan's next challenge is a road game at Maryland on Saturday, where KenPom projects an 84-66 victory. The Wolverines no longer face any projected underdog spots this season.
