Roddy Gayle's secondhalf surge leads Michigan past Texas AM 9179 in March Madness turnaround
Mar 22, 2025
DENVER (AP) Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle's surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 in the NCAA Tournament. Gayle scored 21 of his season-high 26 points in the second half to
help the restocked Wolverines overcome a 10-point deficit and advance to Atlanta to face the Auburn-Creighton winner in the South Region. Vladislav Goldin had 23 points and 12 rebounds as fifth-seeded Michigan overcame another big day for Pharrel Payne, who led Texas A&M with 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting. The Wolverines, who made a surprising run to the Big Ten tournament title, won for the fifth time in nine days. ...read more read less