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No. 4 Michigan Regroups With 82-72 Road Win at Washington

Efficient post play with a renewed defensive edge set up a Saturday visit to Oregon.

Overview

  • Michigan moved to 15-1 (5-1 Big Ten) by controlling the paint and closing out a physical game in Seattle.
  • Aday Mara led the Wolverines with a season-high 20 points on 10-for-11 shooting and added three blocks.
  • Morez Johnson Jr. posted 16 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to pace a 42-40 edge on the glass.
  • The Wolverines outscored the Huskies 50-28 in the paint and turned 12 forced turnovers into an 11-2 advantage in points off miscues.
  • Washington started 0-for-12 from three and played before a rare sellout at Alaska Airlines Arena, as JJ Mandaquit scored 15 and transfer Jacob Ognacevic debuted with 10.