Michigan took care of business on Wednesday night against Rutgers in its first game without Juwan Howard on the bench. The Wolverines moved one game closer to the NCAA Tournament as they kicked off a pivotal four-game homestand at the Crisler Center.
It was a routine victory in a situation that was anything but and sets up a marquee Sunday afternoon game against Illinois at Crisler. Here are Five Takeaways from the victory, including a look at a key defensive improvement, the assistant coaching staff, Caleb Houstan’s unique splits, and much more.
The takeaways
- Assistant coaching staff pays off
- Caleb Houstan loves the Crisler Center
- Michigan is taking away the 3-point shot again
- Guards get downhill
- A chance to breathe
Five Takeaways
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