Special to Detroit Free Press
Coming off strong wins against San Diego State and Nebraska, Michigan basketball sought to prove its shaky start to the season was behind it against Minnesota.
But it was the Golden Gophers who made a statement at Crisler Center.
Leading by as much as 16 points, Minnesota shot 50.9% from the field, downing Michigan, 75-65. Jamison Battle led the Golden Gophers with 27 points, accompanied by 17 points from Payton Willis.
A dominant first half from Hunter Dickinson, who led Michigan with 19 points overall and 14 points (on 7-for-8 shooting) before halftime, wasn’t enough for Michigan to pull away from Minnesota.