Ann Arbor — While playing in front of empty stands during a pandemic, Michigan has had to rely on its bench as its sole source of energy this season.
That changed Sunday when the Wolverines had another outlet to feed off in the top-25 matchup against Northwestern: a smattering of loved ones in the Crisler Center seats.
“It's always nice to have family around,” senior guard Eli Brooks said after the 85-66 win. “Just seeing my parents up there and I know for other people on the team, it was just a great moment to see them back in Crisler.