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Michigan's Charles Matthews is 'fierce competitor,' master of defense

Bloomington, Ind. — The defensive numbers were exceptional.

Fewest points per possession (.696) since Nov. 24, 2008. Fewest points scored (46) since posting the same mark on Feb. 25, 2010. Fewest made field goals (16) and field-goal percentage (27.6 percent) since Jan. 18, 2014.

The stifling effort in Michigan’s 69-46 win Friday left Indiana coach Archie Miller calling the offense “inept,” his team “soft,” and the entire performance “embarrassing.”

But one stat line that stood out the most: nine points on 3-for-12 shooting in 25 minutes.

That was Hoosiers freshman sensation and projected lottery pick Romeo Langford’s contribution in what turned out to be Indiana’s second-worst loss at Assembly Hall.