Overview
- Michigan overwhelmed McNeese inside with a 54-20 edge in paint points, a 55-32 rebounding margin and a 24-12 advantage in second-chance points.
- Morez Johnson Jr. posted 24 points and 11 rebounds, matching his career high in scoring.
- Roddy Gayle Jr. added key bench production with 10 points and a season-high-tying seven rebounds.
- Aday Mara’s free-throw issues persisted at 3-for-10, reflecting a season mark reported at 42 percent.
- The 12-0 opening is Michigan’s best start since 2018-19 and just the fourth such start in program history, with Big Ten play resuming Friday against USC at Crisler Center.