ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Olivier Nkamhoua had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists and Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 83-66 on Saturday as Wolverines coach Juwan Howard returned to his head coaching duties for the first time this season after having heart surgery in September.
Howard's surgery on Sept. 15 resected an aortic aneurysm and repaired his aortic valve. He had been gradually working his way back to a full-time role while resting and rehabbing. Prior to Saturday's game, Howard first returned to the bench as an observer for a Nov. 22 loss to Memphis. He served as an assistant to acting head coach Phil Martelli for a loss at Oregon on Dec.