Michigan basketball did not let Teddy Allen and Trey McGowens spoil Christmas.
Despite the best efforts of the Nebraska guards, who combined for 40 points and made an assortment of difficult — and sometimes wild — shots, the Wolverines beat the Cornhuskers, 80-69.
It was the second time in program history that Michigan has played on Christmas Day.
Michigan had not played in 12 days, and while there may have been a few signs of the layoff, such as a 4-for-17 3-point shooting performance in the opening half, the Wolverines did not look particularly rusty.