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Michigan Wolverines basketball team had a strong season opener against UNC Asheville, winning the game 99-74. Dug McDaniel had a career-high 22 points and 8 assists, while Olivier Nkamhoua contributed 25 points and 7 rebounds. The Wolverines' offense was impressive, shooting 9-for-13 as a team in the first half. Michigan dominated the game, leading by as much as 27 points at one point. The team's shooting and defensive performance were highlights of the game.
Watching Michigan's film from last night and man, Dug McDaniel? https://t.co/NnS60pN592
It was hard to know what to expect from this new-look Michigan team but I'm not sure anyone expected that. The Wolverines were humming last night and it all started with Dug McDaniel. Recap: https://t.co/z2s9z8PRQH
'Us against the world': Michigan buries UNC Asheville 99-74 in season opener https://t.co/xB3ZEKBjut via @detroitnews Story by @jamesbhawkins
Game 1: UNC Asheville at Michigan Recap - https://t.co/z2s9z8Pk19 https://t.co/z2s9z8Pk19
Photo Gallery: Michigan 99, UNC Asheville 74 - https://t.co/LiJBrbBoBj https://t.co/LiJBrbBoBj
〽️ 9-15 〽️ 22 PTS (career-high) 〽️ 8 AST Dug McDaniel put on a show in Michigan's season-opening win over UNC Asheville. 💥 @AyooFlyy x @umichbball https://t.co/ds2zVXu9Hp
Hell of a start for Michigan tonight, led by 25 points from Olivier Nkamhoua and a career-high 22 from Dug McDaniel. Recap from a blowout win over UNC Asheville, who won 27 games and was a tourney team last year: https://t.co/WoUQ5FxEbj https://t.co/lXjnKM8AQL
Final: Michigan 99, UNC Asheville 74, Olivier Nkamhoua with 25 points and 7 boards, Dug McDaniel a career-high 22 points and 8 assists, Terrance Williams had 15 and Nimari Burnett had 13. Don't want to take TOO much away, but U-M never looked like that last year. Impressive.
Dug McDaniel has a career-high 22 points for Michigan after he knocks down a 3-pointer with 9:24 to play. U-M leads UNC-Ashville 79-57.
Hell of a Michigan regular season debut for Olivier Nkamhoua. He's up to 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Terrance Williams has 15 points and 6 rebounds of his own. Michigan 75, UNC Asheville 46 with 11:24 to go.
Michigan's offense is just humming. Everything is working on that end of the court for U-M tonight. Career night for Dug McDaniel: 19 and 6 with 15 minutes left in the game. https://t.co/vyYb6UXbTE
It's 67-40 Michigan at the under-16 timeout. There does not appear to be any drama coming tonight. Dug McDaniel is two points away from setting a single-game career high. He's got 19 on 8-11 shooting (3-6 from 3pt) with 6 assists.
About as good a half as you could've asked for in a season opener. Everyone that's checked in has had some kind of moment out there. Michigan up 48-32 at the half over UNC Asheville.
It's just one half, but Michigan looks incredible. Dug McDaniel throwing no-look passes in transition and half-court lobs while burying pull-up jumpers. Everything is working for Michigan. https://t.co/nOgGfkGmii
Michigan's as veteran and mature a group as its been since 2020-21, but Dug McDaniel's gonna determine how this thing goes. Really nice start to his sophomore season.
This Dug McDaniel crossover 😎 @AyooFlyy x @umichbball https://t.co/9RiTNHuVXM
Michigan's as veteran and mature a group as its been sicne 2020-21, but Dug McDaniel's gonna determine how this thing goes. Really nice start to his sophomore season.
Michigan leads UNC-Ashville 21-14 at the under-12 timeout, the offense has been incredibly efficient to begin this one. Shooting 9-for-13 as a team and all 21 points have either come on 3-pointers or in the paint. That will work.
A lot of whistles early (4 fouls on each team) but a hot start for Michigan. 3-of-5 from deep and Olivier Nkamhoua already had 2 points, 2 boards and 2 assists. https://t.co/0k8l9mknqd
Shooting is one of Michigan's biggest question marks this year but out to a hot start early. Looking good on the defensive end against a tourney team from last year, too. Michigan 13, UNCA 6 at the 15:02 mark.
Michigan basketball season-opener set to tip off in moments against a dangerous, experienced UNC-Asheville team. U-M Starting 5: Dug McDaniel, Nimari Burnett, Terrance Williams, Olivier Nkamhoua and Tarris Reed Jr. https://t.co/om7wMe1odP
Michigan vs. UNC Asheville starts: Dug McDaniel Nimari Burnett Terrance Williams Olivier Nkamhoua Tarris Reed Let us basketball.
Early test for Michigan tonight against UNC Asheville. New UM PF Olivier Nkamhoua matched up with his former UT classmate (and one of the best players in the country) Drew Pember. We'll learn about Nkamhoua's defensive chops. https://t.co/JNiBSBU6Ql https://t.co/JNiBSBU6Ql
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Kentucky basketball starters for opener: 21-D.J. Wagner 12-Antonio Reeves 1-Justin Edwards 3-Adou Thiero 4-Tre Mitchell