Michigan HoopsTuesday, November 3
Michigan opens its national title defense with an 84-68 win over Oakland
The Daily Ann Arbor team
If you missed it, No. 16 Michigan opened its national title defense Monday, Nov. 2, with an 84-68 win over Oakland at Crisler Center. It was also the first game of the Mike Boynton Jr. era. Michigan led 47-36 at halftime, and The Detroit News said the second half was riddled with whistles.
Michigan beat Oakland in its season opener
- Oakland68Michigan84 (won)
Sources: WJRT ABC12, WILX, The Detroit News
Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney III each scored a team-high 17 points. Transfer senior J.P. Estrella had a double-double, 15 points and 12 rebounds, before he fouled out with five minutes to play.
Four Wolverines scored 13 or more points
Source: WILX
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Roddy Gayle Jr. | 17 |
| Trey McKenney III | 17 |
| J.P. Estrella | 15 |
| Quinn Costello | 13 |
- First points: Elliot Cadeau free throws on the opening possession
- Halftime score: Michigan 47, Oakland 36
- Michigan's record: 1-0
Sources: WJRT ABC12, WILX, The Detroit News