Special to Detroit Free Press
The Michigan Wolverines carried the essence of a team reborn entering Saturday’s matchup against Minnesota at Crisler Center.
Crushing losses to North Carolina and Arizona, along with consistent struggles in shooting, defense and ball control, were seemingly distant memories after a comfortable win versus San Diego State and an evisceration at Nebraska.
Michigan created an illusion that early struggles of a new team gelling together and finding its chemistry had vanished. Over the past two games, the Wolverines’ 3-point shooting drastically improved, posting their two highest percentages of the season.