Michigan Routs Oakland in Season Opener Behind Balanced Scoring Attack
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — The Michigan men’s basketball team opened its season with a dominant 121-78 victory over Oakland on Monday night at Crisler Center. The Wolverines, playing before a crowd of 11,801, raced to a 69-38 halftime lead and never looked back. Morez Johnson Jr. led a balanced Michigan offense with 24 points, while Aday Mara recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Elliot Cadeau facilitated the offense with 12 assists. The Golden Grizzlies fell to 0-1 with the loss. Michigan improved to 1-0 and next plays at Wake Forest on Nov. 11.