Michigan was looking to wrap up its nonconference slate in style and end the year on a high note.
Instead, it ended with a whimper thanks to UCF’s Darin Green Jr. and Brandon Mahan.
The duo combined for 53 points, spearheaded a second-half surge that wiped out Michigan’s 12-point lead and torched the Wolverines from 3-point range in an 85-71 loss on Thursday at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.
BOX SCORE: UCF 85, Michigan 71
“They made some shots. Some were contested, but there were some shots where we lost our man and gave up some open looks,” coach Juwan Howard said.