5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s win over Oregon
Maize n Brew • • sports
Key Points:
- The No. 4 Michigan Wolverines secured two wins on their West Coast trip, including an 81-71 victory over Oregon, despite a slow start and offensive drought in the first half.
- Michigan's second-half defense and balanced scoring, led by Nimari Burnett's 15 points and contributions from Aday Mara and Cadeau, helped them pull away from Oregon.
- Oregon struggled with injuries to key players Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle, but Kwame Evans, Sean Stewart, and Wei Lin provided strong performances, keeping the game competitive early on.
- Michigan showcased effective ball movement and three-point shooting, finishing with 15 assists and 39% accuracy from beyond the arc, reminiscent of elite passing teams.
