Michigan Wolverines Triumph Over Eastern Michigan Eagles as Coach Howard Returns

Juwan Howard, back from heart surgery, leads Wolverines to victory in local rivalry game.

Michigan Wolverines defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 83-66 in a nonconference game in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Juwan Howard returned to Michigan's bench as head coach for the first time this season after recovering from heart surgery in September.
Michigan Wolverines forward Olivier Nkamhoua led the team with 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
Michigan shot 44.4 percent from 3-point range and 58.6 percent from the field, nearly hitting their scoring average of 82.1 points per game.
Michigan leads 29-3 in the local rivalry over Eastern Michigan.