Michigan Gives up 100 in Exhibition Loss to Cincinnati

Michigan gives up 100 in exhibition loss to Cincinnati

ANN ARBOR — Dusty May said he wanted Michigan to lose its exhibition games. He got his wish Friday night, as his Wolverines could not overcome a disastrous first half and lost 100-98 to Cincinnati in a men’s basketball exhibition at Crisler Center.

Michigan's Second-Half Comeback Falls Short in Exhibition Loss to Cincinnati

Despite outscoring Cincinnati 64-48 in the second half, the University of Michigan men's basketball team was unable to overcome its halftime deficit and fell 100-98 to Cincinnati in an exhibition game on Friday night (Oct. 17) at Crisler Center.

Exhibition: Cincinnati at Michigan Recap

After an offseason of wondering just how big Michigan would play this season, the Wolverines were forced to play small in their exhibition opener. It was a decision driven by availability over strategy. Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were held out of action, so the Wolverine frontcourt was Yaxel Lendeborg and Will Tschetter for […]

Balanced Bearcats Top No. 7 Michigan in Exhibition in Ann Arbor

The Cincinnati men’s basketball team topped preseason No. 7 Michigan, 100-98, in an exhibition game Friday night at Crisler Center. The contest was the first tune-up for both teams, as each saw its first live action after significant roster turnover from 2024-25.