Auburn head coach Steven Pearl walks back towards the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg both scored 17 points as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 21 Auburn 102-72 on Tuesday in the second round of the Players Era Championship.

It was the second time Michigan (6-0) topped the century mark this season. The Wolverines improved to 2-0 in this event, following a 94-54 win over San Diego State on Monday.

Nimari Burnett and Morez Johnson Jr. added 15 points apiece. Trey McKenney finished with 11 and L.J. Cason had 10 for the Wolverines, who shot 51.5% from the field — including 14 of 35 (40%) from 3-point range.

Auburn (5-2) was led by Tahaad Pettiford,

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