Caris LeVert and Aubrey Dawkins ignite a 27-8 run early in the second half to lead Michigan to a drama-free win over Norther Michigan in its 2015-16 opener.
Hosting a middling Division II program, Michigan didn't want any surprises as it opened its 100th season of basketball on Friday night. The Wolverines had two main objectives: (1) win comfortably; and (2) don't suffer any injuries.
Check and check.
Michigan overcame a sloppy start to nuke Northern Michigan, 70-44, using a 27-8 run early in the second half to ensure that there'd be no late-game drama. Caris LeVert and Aubrey Dawkins ignited that key second-half spurt, combining for 16 points and four assists as the Wildcats couldn't handle their athleticism or ability to get in the paint.