Overview
- Michigan moved to 4-0 with a decisive home victory after a 36-30 halftime lead at Crisler Center.
- Yaxel Lendeborg posted 25 points and 12 rebounds, with 18 after halftime on 9-for-12 shooting and multiple three-point plays.
- The Wolverines clamped down defensively to hold MTSU near 30% shooting and dominated the interior with a 50-12 edge in paint points.
- Dusty May kept tinkering with lineups as Will Tschetter started over Aday Mara, who still contributed a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.
- Reserves L.J. Cason and Trey McKenney sparked early runs, and Michigan now heads to Las Vegas to face San Diego State on Monday and Auburn on Tuesday as May emphasizes health and readiness.