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Game Wrap | Michigan 64, Purdue 91 | Purdue leaves no doubt
Game Wrap | Michigan 64, Purdue 91 | Purdue leaves no doubt
Purdue’s Fletcher Loyer took one dribble right to space and the ball careened off his foot towards the right corner.
But on a night like tonight, in a place like Mackey Arena, after a loss like the last loss at Ohio State, Purdue didn’t need this kind of luck but they got it. The ball went straight to Camden Heide, who returned it to Fletcher Loyer who was wide open behind the three-point line.
Loyer would make the three to give #11 Purdue a staggering 41-15 lead over #21 Michigan in the first half.
In a lopsided, statement making victory, Purdue rolled Michigan 91-64.
It was Purdue’s defense that set the tone early for Purdue. Purdue’s Braden Smith, who was exception all game with 24 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals, stole a pass on Michigan’s first possession near half court and took it for an open lay up.
On the next play, Smith’s backcourt mate, CJ Cox would get into Tre Donaldson’s dribble and forc ea turnover. Cox would then get another steal before half court a few plays later and finish with a lay up. Then, Caleb Furst would force a steal and Smith would fire a pass ahead to Cox in the corner for Purdue’s first three of the game.
The jumper gave Purdue a 13-2 lead and it was all Boilers from there.
Michigan’s offense couldn’t hold onto the ball and it couldn’t make a shot. Purdue forced 10 first half turnovers and Michigan shot just 1 of 16 from three.
At the other end, Trey Kaufman-Renn got going early, scoring 6 points before going to the bench for most the first half with two early fouls.
It was Smith who continued to orchestrate the offense for Purdue, showing off his mid-range ability while getting out in transition where he found both Camden Heide and Caleb Furst for alley-oop dunks.
Even Purdue big and true freshman, Raleigh Burgess, would get in on the scoring. Burgess knocked down an open three to give Purdue a 32-11 lead.
Nine Boilermakers would score in the first half.
A turn to zone briefly slowed down Purdue’s offense at the end of the half, but Caleb Furst’s offensive rebounding got Fletcher Loyer a wide open three to give Purdue 51 points in the half.
Purdue would head into the first half leading 51-26 while Purdue held Michigan’s two bigs, Danny Wolf and Vladislav Goldin, to a combined 6 points.
For Michigan, this horror movie was a two parter because its play was plagued with poor shooting and more turnovers in the second half as Purdue extended the lead to 60-34 on a Myles Colvin steal that he turned into two points.
Raleigh Burgess added another three-pointer, and Braden Smith’s fourth steal of the game led to another transition lay up that had Purdue’s lead up to 70-42 with more than 12 minutes still to play.
The only drama left in this one was if Braden Smith would finally get his triple-double, but Smith would go out with 4:29 to play, just a few rebounds and an assist shy.
Fletcher Loyer had a day shooting the ball, scoring 18 points on 5 of 10 from three.
Trey Kaufman-Renn’s production was steady in 24 minutes of play, scoring 15 and going for 3 rebounds and assists.
For Michigan, its best player, Danny Wolf, was limited from the jump, going just 1 of 7 from the floor and scoring just 4 points while failing to make a difference as a play maker or on the glass.
No secret to what worked for Purdue as its offense rolled, its defensive swarmed a Michigan team that committed 22 turnovers to Purdue’s 6 while shooting 37% from the floor and just 6 of 29 from three.
Michigan schools, libraries and nonprofit groups are set to receive more than $280,000 in literacy funding, according to a community announcement issued by Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The money is intended to support reading and education programs across the state.
The grants are part of a nationwide single-day award total of nearly $16 million. The funding supports adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General operates.
In Michigan, the grants are expected to affect more than 9,600 people, according to the announcement.
The grants are for nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. According to the announcement, eligible groups must be within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center.
The money may be used for new technology, books, materials or software. The grants can help groups start literacy programs or expand existing ones.
Several Michigan organizations received grants of $10,000, the highest amount. Those recipients included:
- Adrian Rea Literacy Center in Adrian
- Arab Community Center For Economic And Social Services (Access) in Dearborn
- Literacy Center Of West Michigan in Grand Rapids
- Houghton Lake Community Education in Houghton Lake
- Livingston County Literacy Coalition in Howell
- Goodwill Industries Of Southwestern Michigan in Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo Literacy Council in Kalamazoo
- Capital Area Literacy Coalition / The Reading People in Lansing
- The Global Institute Of Lansing
- Van Buren Intermediate School District in Lawrence
- Reading Patch Literacy Foundation Inc. in Niles
- Grace Centers Of Hope in Pontiac
- Oakland Literacy Council in Pontiac
- Literacy And Beyond Inc. in Port Huron
- Gigi’S Playhouse — Detroit LLC in Southfield
- Southgate Community Schools in Southgate
Other larger grants included $9,999 for Wayne State University in Detroit, $9,500 for Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency in Tawas City and $8,500 for Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council in Plymouth.
The recipient list also included many grants of $3,000. Those went to:
- Allendale Public Schools
- Boys And Girls Club Of Alpena
- Cedar Springs Public Library
- Clinton Community Schools
- Coloma Public Library
- Mason County Eastern Elementary in Custer
- North Dickinson County School in Felch
- Wilson School Parent Advisory Committee in Herron
- Hillman Community Schools
- Ida Public Schools
- Lawton Public Library
- Luther Area Public Library
- Saginaw African Cultural Festival Inc.
- Sebewaing Township Library
- Tekonsha Community Schools
- Columbia Township Library in Unionville
- Wakefield Public Library
- Whitmore Lake Public Schools
Other awards listed were $2,000 for Taymouth Township Library in Burt; $2,100 for Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Clinton Township; and $2,500 for Friends Of Cadillac Wexfod Public Library in Cadillac, Teamer Dreams Foundation in Eastpointe, Michigan Adult, Community & Alternative Education Association in Lansing and Palomino Hope Equine Experience in Tawas City.
The list also showed a $1,000 grant for Townline Elementary in Grand Rapids and a $4,500 grant for D House Of Angels in Pontiac.
Also receiving grants were Houghton Lake Community Education and Reading Patch Literacy Foundation in Niles.
A full list of grant recipients is available at dgliteracy.org.
“Since the foundation’s inception in 1993, our focus has remained on making meaningful investments in students, teachers and the organizations that support literacy and learning at every stage of life,” Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, said in the announcement. “These funds will help educators enhance their instruction and create opportunities that help empower students to reach their full potential.”
This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man in Michigan who got married and then ran over his best friend that same day, killing him, after an alcohol-fueled argument was sentenced Monday to least 30 years in prison.
“The only thing I can do for the rest of my life is express my apology and remorse. … I will forever be sorry,” James Shirah said in Genesee County court.
Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour’s drive northwest of Detroit, on Aug. 30, 2024. He and Savanah Collier were married earlier that day and the celebration had moved to a house.
Shirah’s attorney had argued that the crash was not intentional. Prosecutors, however, said Shirah had left the scene and had time to reflect before returning and striking Taylor, MLive.com reported.
“Mr. Shirah, I believe that you are not a criminal. You are, however, a killer,” Judge Khary Hanible said.
In April, Shirah pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and other offenses. He will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
“I hope that they throw the book at you,” Taylor’s cousin, Eren Taylor, said before Shirah received his sentence.
Shirah’s wife will be sentenced later in May for being an accessory.
BENTON HARBOR — Vinyl collectors and music fans are invited to dig through thousands of records and music collectibles at the Southwest Michigan Record Show.
The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at Grand Upton Hall inside Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, according to a press release.
Now in its fourth season, the show features 25 vendors from five states, offering 70 tables filled with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, record supplies and music memorabilia.
Free admission begins at 10 a.m.
General admission is free starting at 10 a.m., while early entry is available at 8:30 a.m. for $5. Door prize drawings are planned for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., including $25 shopping certificates and record supplies from BCW Supplies. The first 75 attendees will receive free tote bags.
A food truck will be on site, and cash is preferred for purchases. Some vendors may accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods, but there is no ATM on site.
Vendors from across the Midwest and beyond
The show is expected to feature a wide selection of music genres, including classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country and soundtracks.
“This show is still being discovered, and that’s part of what makes it exciting,” event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said in the release. “We’ve built a strong group of experienced vendors, so whether you’re just getting into vinyl or digging for something rare, there’s a real opportunity here to find something unexpected.”
Free parking is available near the entrance of Mendel Center, 2755 Napier Ave.
Future dates planned
The Southwest Michigan Record Show is also scheduled to return Sept. 19.
For more information, visit southwestmichiganrecordshow.com or follow the event on Facebook.
This story was created by reporter Cheryl Morey, with the assistance of artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing.
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