Evanston, Ill. — Michigan coach Juwan Howard’s first trip back to his home state of Illinois didn’t go so well earlier this season.
The second trip had a better outcome.
Michigan shook off an ugly start with an overwhelming first-half run and never looked back as it ran over Northwestern, 79-54, Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Junior guard Eli Brooks had 18 points and junior forward Isaiah Livers had 17 points for Michigan (15-9, 6-7 Big Ten), which finished shooting 46.