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Michigan beat Iowa 71–68 at Iowa on Mar 5, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  MICH | 30 | 41 | 71 |
  IOWA | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Michigan WolverinesIowa Hawkeyes| MICH | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxel Lendeborg | 36 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4-6 | 2-2 |
| Elliot Cadeau | 30 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | 28 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-2 |
| Aday Mara | 28 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 7-10 | 0-0 |
| Nimari Burnett | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-4 |
| Trey McKenney | 22 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Roddy Gayle Jr. | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Will Tschetter | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 71 | 36 | 14 | 24-45 | 6-12 |
| IOWA | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Stirtz | 40 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 7-23 | 4-14 |
| Cam Manyawu | 28 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 7-13 | 0-0 |
| Tavion Banks | 26 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Cooper Koch | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Kael Combs | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Isaia Howard | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-4 |
| Alvaro Folgueiras | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Tate Sage | 21 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Totals | 68 | 25 | 15 | 25-64 | 7-26 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
MICH offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · IOWA defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
IOWA offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MICH defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MICHIOWAExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MICHIOWANo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxel Lendeborg | 32.3 | 13.9 | 7.5 | 3.1 |
| Elliot Cadeau | 26.9 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 5.7 |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | 26.4 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 1.2 |
| Aday Mara | 23.0 | 12.5 | 5.8 | 2.3 |
| Trey McKenney | 20.5 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Nimari Burnett | 19.5 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Roddy Gayle Jr. | 18.8 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| L.J. Cason | 18.0 | 8.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Stirtz | 38.1 | 23.1 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
| Cooper Koch | 30.4 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Kael Combs | 25.4 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Tavion Banks | 25.1 | 11.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
| Alvaro Folgueiras | 21.1 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Cam Manyawu | 19.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| Isaia Howard | 17.3 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| Tate Sage | 16.2 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
MICH offenseper gameIOWA defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
MICHForAgainst48% of MICH's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
IOWAForAgainst47% of IOWA's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MICH 5series3 IOWA| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | MICH 71 | IOWA 68 | MICH+3 | +3 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | IOWA 83 | MICH 85 | MICH+2 | +2 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | IOWA 88 | MICH 78 | IOWA+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | MICH 90 | IOWA 80 | MICH+10 | +10 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | MICH 84 | IOWA 93 | IOWA+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2022 | IOWA 82 | MICH 71 | IOWA+11 | +11 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | MICH 84 | IOWA 79 | MICH+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | IOWA 57 | MICH 79 | MICH+22 | +22 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
