The Michigan Wolverines were flying high after a 3-0 start, including a 16-point win over St. John’s that earned them a lot of national respect. A loss to Long Beach State Friday night took a bit of wind out of their sails, as they fell at home for the first time this season, 94-86.
Credit to The Beach, they really came to play in this one. Long Beach State finished just above .500 in the Big West last season, and was picked to finish second in the conference in the preseason coaches poll. They only lost to San Diego State by a dozen earlier in the year, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they ended up in the NCAA Tournament.