Michigan Basketball Defeats Wayne State

The Michigan basketball team won their season opener against Wayne State by a score of 95-62.

Intro

On December 12, 2014, the Michigan Wolverines Basketball team defeated the Wayne State Warriors 92-64. The victory improved the Wolverines’ record to 7-3 on the season.

The Wolverines were led by freshman forward D.J. Wilson, who scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Senior guard Caris Levert added 19 points and eight assists, while junior center Ricky Doyle scored 13 points off the bench.

The Warriors were led by junior guard Mike Powdar, who scored 19 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field. Senior forward Eli possessing added 11 points and eight rebounds in the losing effort.

The Game

On December 12, 2018, the University of Michigan’s Men’s basketball team faced off against Wayne State University The game was held at Michigan’s Crisler Arena, with a final score of Michigan 71, Wayne State 63.

The Players

Connor McCaffery, Zavier Simpson and Ignas Brazdeikis each scored in double figures, and No. 2 Michigan had little trouble beating visiting Wayne State 93-59, on Tuesday night.

McCaffery, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard, had a game-high 19 points on 8-for-8 shooting, to go with 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Simpson, a 6-foot junior guard, had 16 points on 7-for-9 shooting, 9 assists and 2 rebounds. Brazdeikis, a 6-foot-7 freshman forward from Ontario, added 11 points off the bench.

The Wolverines (11-0) shot 58 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range (9 for 18), while Wayne State (2-8) shot 36 percent overall and 20 percent from beyond the arc (4 for 20).

Michigan’s defense was suffocating at times, forcing 23 turnovers that led to 25 points. The Wolverines also had 12 steals.

The Fans

The fans at the Michigan-Wayne State basketball game were electric last night, as the Wolverines pulled out a victory in the final seconds. The stands were packed with blue-and-gold-clad supporters, who cheered loudly throughout the contest.

The victory was especially sweet for the Michigan faithful, as it came against a longtime rival. The two schools have a history of intense competition on the hardwood, and last night’s game was no exception.

After the final buzzer sounded, the ecstatic crowd poured onto the court to celebrate with the players. It was a scene of pure joy, as fans and players alike savored the moment.

The Coaches

John Beilein Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines men’s Basketball team faced off against his former pupil, Wayne State’s Steve Shields, in a game that resulted in a victory for Michigan. Beilein has stated that he has great respect for Shields and the job he has done with the Wayne State program.

The Media

The media has been both friends and foe to the Michigan Basketball program over the years. There are those in the media that love the Wolverines and will do anything to promote them. There are also those in the media that seem to take joy in seeing Michigan lose.

The Referees

The game was well- officiated by the three- person referee crew.

The Opposing Team

The team that Michigan played against was Wayne State. Wayne State is a very good team, but they were no match for the Wolverines. The final score was Michigan 73, Wayne State 63.

The Outcome

In a close game the University of Michigan basketball team defeated Wayne State University 77-74. The victory marked the Wolverines’ sixth win in a row and boosted their record to 10-3 overall.

Conclusion

In the end, it was a victory for the Michigan Wolverines over the Wayne State Warriors with a score of 84-77. It was a close game throughout, with both teams trading leads numerous times, but ultimately it was the Wolverines who came out on top.For the Wolverines, it was a total team effort, with five players scoring in double figures. Leading the way was junior guard Eli Brooks, who scored a game-high 21 points, while also adding 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Other key contributors included freshman forward Franz Wagner (18 points, 9 rebounds), senior guard Zavier Simpson (17 points, 7 assists), and sophomore center Jon Teske (10 points, 7 rebounds).

It was a tough loss for the Warriors, who were led by junior guard Marcus Williams, who scored a team-high 19 points. Other key contributors included senior forward Joel Faculty (15 points) and junior guard Corey Allen (12 points).

Overall, it was a great game between two great teams. The Wolverines showed their dominance early on and never looked back. They will now look to continue their winning ways as they head into conference play