Ann Arbor — No tense finish was needed this time.

After surviving a couple close calls last week, No. 7 Michigan used a strong second half to pull away and cruise to a comfortable 86-61 win over Middle Tennessee State at Crisler Center.

Yaxel Lendeborg had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the way for the Wolverines (4-0), which shot 52.8% from the field (19-for-36) after halftime.

Michigan shook off a lackluster first half and wasted little time widening its six-point halftime lead. Elliot Cadeau (10 points) drained a second-chance 3-pointer. Morez Johnson Jr. had a three-point play. Lendeborg connected on a deep ball. Michigan opened the second half with an 11-2 spurt to pull ahead, 47-32.

The Wolverines continued to string together stops and shots to create more separation. Lendebo

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