Detroit News writers James Hawkins and John Niyo break down Michigan's 61-47 win on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Wichita, Kan. — For a team that hadn’t played in almost two weeks, Michigan certainly played the part.
A combination of early fouls and turnovers. A slow offensive start. Sloppy execution.
The third-seeded Wolverines trudged through it all and overcame a 10-point deficit to top No. 14 seed Montana, 61-47, in an ugly first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday night at Intrust Bank Arena.