Did you hear the doorbell? I think somebody is knocking? Who is it?
It's The Michigan Basketball Program, back from obscurity. Just in time for the holidays!
Yes, John Beilein who is from West Virgina and lead Michigan to it's program high 22 loses last year (doesn't that sound familiar? I know I have heard something like that before) upset #4 ranked UCLA last night in Madison Square Garden 55-52. Michigan stopped a 12 game losing streak to Top 25 opponents and this was the first time since 1997 that they beat a top 5 team.
The Wolverines were lead by game MVP: DeShawn Sims who had 18 points followed by Manny Harris with 15. The real star of the game was Michigan's 1-3-1 defensive zone that confused UCLA and forced them into deep outside shots most of the game. UCLA is full of talent but most of it's players are young freshman due to the big losses they had to the NBA last year. I expect UCLA to be pretty good this year but they clearly didn't play their best game on Thursday night.
So what did Michigan get for this big win? Duke, tonight in the championship game. As well as Duke again at Crisler Arena on December 6th. Wow, thanks Duke twice in two weeks, at least give them a T-shirt or something! :-)
This was a great win for the Wolverines and a true statement for Coach Beilein and staff that their hard work is starting to pay off. This doesn't make the Wolverines a lock for the NCAA Tournament or even a contender in the Big Ten, but it does show that this program is on the right track and will be competitive in every game they play this year. Michigan Basketball is back!
Now all you students and fans make sure you make a B-Line to Crisler Arena this winter to support this team!
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