No. 7 Michigan Sets First-Half Scoring Record in 121-78 Season-Opening Win Over Oakland

The University of Michigan men's basketball team, ranked seventh, set multiple scoring records in a dominant 121-78 victory over Oakland to open the 2025-26 season. They scored a program-record 69 points in the first half, surpassing a 1987 record, and tied for the fifth-highest single-game total in school history. Seven Wolverines scored in double figures, led by Morez Johnson Jr. with a career-high 24 points and Trey McKenney, who scored 21 points including six three-pointers. Michigan also tied its record for three-pointers made in a game with 19, showcasing efficient shooting by making 64% of their field goals and committing only eight turnovers. The game featured a brief lighting outage during a shot attempt, but the Wolverines maintained their momentum, including a 20-0 run early in the game that established a commanding lead. The team celebrated the raising of their 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship banner before the game, highlighting a strong start to the season under coach Dusty May with contributions from key players like Yaxel Lendeborg, who scored 12 points despite playing with an injured hand.