Uncasville, Conn. — Defense has been the story of Michigan’s season.
On Sunday, the No. 18-ranked Wolverines added the latest chapter.
Providence was the latest foe to find out how difficult it is to penetrate Michigan’s stout defense, falling 66-47 in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Ignas Brazdeikis had 20 points and seven rebounds and Jon Teske scored a career-high 17 points for Michigan (5-0), which has held four opponents this season under 50 points.
Alpha Diallo and David Duke each scored 10 for Providence (3-2), which shot 28.