Tour Struggles
Michigan's basketball squad traveled to Europe for a two‑game swing, only to drop a 82‑77 decision to Lithuania's B team, leaving the Wolverines 0‑2 on the foreign tour.
The defeat came without several key contributors, including Jalen Reed, Ricky Liburd, Lincoln Cosby, Trey McKenney and Moustapha Thiam, forcing the coaching staff to rely heavily on younger roster players.
Among the newcomers, Quinn Costello showed his versatility, logging nine points while seeing minutes at multiple positions, though his three‑point shooting lingered at 27 %.
Elliot Cadeau paced the team with 19 points, but his impact was tempered by two early fouls that sent him to the bench twice, the second time after he fouled out in the fourth quarter.
J.P. Estrella contributed 15 points and pulled down seven rebounds, shooting 7‑for‑11 from the field and improving his three‑point rhythm over three quarters.
Brandon McCoy Jr. struggled with turnovers, committing three giveaways and shooting just 33 % from the floor, highlighting areas for refinement in shot selection.
The bench produced a modest seven points, with Joseph Hartman accounting for six of them, underscoring the limited depth available in the shorthanded lineup.
Looking Ahead
Coaches will likely emphasize disciplined shooting and better foul management as the Wolverines aim to reverse the early tour losses and build momentum for the upcoming season.