Overview

• Olivier Nkamhoua, a transfer from Tennessee, debuted for Michigan with 25 points and seven rebounds in their season opening 99-74 win over UNC Asheville.
• Other key contributors to Michigan's victory were Dug McDaniel with 22 points and eight assists, Terrance Williams II scoring 15 points, and Nimari Burnett adding 13 points.
• Michigan's team shooting was on point, hitting 56.7% of their shots from the field, including 46.2% from the three-point range.
• Despite a strong performance from Drew Pember with 19 points, UNC Asheville couldn't overcome Michigan's lead, which stretched to as much as 29 points.
• Interim head coach Phil Martelli led the Wolverines to victory as head coach Juwan Howard is still recovering from heart surgery.