A Late Rally
Michigan’s men’s basketball squad opened its three‑game European tour with a narrow 84‑81 win over KK Mega Superbet in the coastal nation of Montenegro, playing before a lively crowd at the Sportski Centar arena.
The Wolverines found themselves down by 14 points at halftime, but a decisive fourth‑quarter surge turned the tide, as the team outscored their opponents 12‑2 from beyond the arc and posted a 48.3 percent shooting night from the floor.
Trey McKenney was the catalyst, delivering a game‑high 25 points and seven rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau added 15 points in just 17 minutes, a performance made possible by early foul trouble that limited his playing time.
Supporting contributions came from J.P. Estrella, who tallied 16 points before exiting with a foul, Quinn Costello, who hit three three‑pointers for nine points and five rebounds, and Oscar Goodman, who chipped in eight points, five rebounds and four assists.
Coach Mike Boynton Jr. praised the victory as proof of the program’s improved culture, emphasizing the value of team bonding and the preparation it provides for the upcoming season.
The win lifts Michigan to 1‑2 on the tour, a modest record that nonetheless underscores the team’s resilience and the promising impact of its newest talent as they look ahead to the next campaign.