Michigan coasts to the Players Era Championship Game, defeating Auburn 102

Michigan is a legitimate National Championship contender.

After blowing past San Diego State 24 hours ago, 94-54, the No. 7 Wolverines just avenged their Sweet-16 loss from seven months ago, taking down No. 21 Auburn, 102-72, in their second matchup of the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas.

Michigan cruised to an easy 30-point victory behind Yaxel Lendeborg and Roddy Gayle Jr.’s 17 points, and now it will play for a Championship tomorrow, in addition to $2 million.

Here is how it all went down.

First half

The Wolverines picked up where they left off the night before, following a 40-point blowout performance against San Diego State with an early 16-4 lead over No. 21 Auburn. While the Tigers went 0-for-8 to start the contest, Michigan spread the basketball, leading to a three by Nima