5 Takeaways from Michigan’s exhibition loss to Houston
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Key Points:
- No. 16 Michigan lost 83-66 to No. 10 Houston in their final exhibition game, with Houston's efficient three-point shooting and fewer turnovers proving decisive.
- Roddy Gayle Jr. returned to action for Michigan, leading the team with 14 points and providing a valuable shot-creating and defensive presence.
- Michigan's key guards, Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau, were effective in the first half but struggled offensively in the second, highlighting the team's reliance on them for scoring.
- Foul trouble hindered Michigan throughout the game, with multiple players picking up early fouls and the referees calling a tight game, which frustrated the home crowd.
- Michigan’s regular season begins Nov. 2 against Oakland, followed by a high-profile rematch with No. 4 UConn on Nov. 6, with this exhibition serving as valuable preparation for a challenging schedule.
