Michigan routs Gonzaga to claim Players Era title
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LAS VEGAS, Michigan dominated Gonzaga 101-61 Wednesday to win the Players Era Championship, securing the tournament's $1 million top prize. The Wolverines opened with decisive victories over San Diego State and Auburn, finishing the event 7-0 and outscoring opponents by a combined overall 110 points. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with 20 points and 11 rebounds; Elliot Cadeau added 13 assists. Gonzaga entered 7-0 after wins over Alabama and Maryland but struggled against Michigan, shooting 33.8% with three made 3-pointers on 22 attempts. The loss marked Mark Few's largest margin as Gonzaga coach. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Monday: Michigan beat San Diego State 94-54; Gonzaga beat Alabama 95-85 in opening games.
- 2. Tuesday: Gonzaga routed Maryland 100-61 and qualified for the title game via tiebreaker calculations.
- 3. Tuesday: Michigan defeated Auburn 102-72 to remain unbeaten and secure title-game berth.
- 4. Wednesday: Michigan defeated Gonzaga 101-61 to win the Players Era Championship and $1 million prize.
- 5. Postgame: Yaxel Lendeborg named tournament MVP; media noted Michigan's +110 combined margin across three games.
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