Michigan’s basketball squad dropped an 82‑77 decision to Lithuania’s reserve side on August 24, squandering a double‑digit advantage built in the opening quarter.
The Wolverines led by as much as 12 points in the first half but found themselves trailing 58‑49 after the third period, setting the stage for a tense finish.
Missed Opportunities
Elliot Cadeau paced the team with 19 points and eight assists, though his impact was limited by foul trouble, while J.P. Estrella added 17 points and five offensive rebounds.
Brandon McCoy contributed 15 points and four steals before fouling out late, and Oscar Goodman chipped in 10 points.
The Wolverines were missing five scholarship players, including starters Moustapha Thiam and Trey McKenney, who were unavailable due to injury, as well as Ricky Liburd, Jalen Reed and Lincoln Cosby, who were recovering from surgeries.
Michigan rallied twice in the final four minutes, with Cadeau’s floater tying the game, but the team committed three late turnovers, including an offensive foul on Cadeau, and shot just 36 percent from the field.
The exhibition slate will conclude with a matchup against Serbia’s Mega Superbet on August 27 at 1 p.m. ET, giving the Wolverines a final chance to fine‑tune before the regular season.