After a dominate performance over Oakland University (in which the Wolverines defeated the Golden Grizzlies 92-48) Dusty May, the head coach of Michigan's men's basketball team, spoke to reporters about the win .

In total, Michigan had five players in double figures. Yale transfer Danny Wolf recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, knocking down a pair of three-pointers and adding two assists. The Wolverines' other starting big man, Florida Atlantic transfer Vlad Goldin, had 11 points and added four rebounds, a blocked shot and a steal.