The No. 5-ranked Michigan Wolverines punched above its weight on Thursday night, snapping a 14-game losing streak against top-five opponents with a statement win over the No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies. The Wolverines’ defensive effort proved too much for the Huskies, who entered the matchup hoping to take another step toward an undefeated regular season. Instead, UConn suffered an early setback against a Michigan team that showed it could compete with the nation’s best.
So as Michigan picks up the highest-ranked win in its school history, here are some of the biggest takeaways from the game.
Foul trouble disrupts UConn’s rhythm against Michigan
UConn entered its matchup against Michigan with plenty of confidence after opening its season with a dominant 100-35 win over Cornell. However, facing the No. 5 Wolverines on their home court proved to be a much tougher test for the Huskies. UConn finished the opening quarter with a 21-17 lead, but the four-point advantage didn’t tell the entire story…