Aday Mara overwhelms Oregon on both sides of the court

Aday Mara overwhelms Oregon on both sides of the court

It’s not easy to guard or get by a lanky 7-foot-3 player. That’s a lesson Aday Mara just taught Oregon. On Saturday, the No. 4 Michigan men’s basketball team’s junior center brutalized the Ducks on both sides of the ball. As a big man with the ability to shine in multiple facets of the game, he simply overwhelmed Oregon with his constant presence. Oftentimes having his minutes staggered with sophomore forward Morez Johnson Jr., the Wolverines re…

At the Buzzer: Michigan 81, Oregon 71

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 81-71 win at Oregon. THE MOMENT After a buzzer-beater 3-pointer from Oregon guard Wei Lin put the Ducks up by one point heading into the half, Michigan needed some offensive energy. The Wolverines hit the ground running to start the second half with a 10-2 run, sparked by two consecutive threes from guards Nimari Burnett and Elliot Cadeau. Then center Aday Mara, who didn’t find much offensive rhythm in the first half…