The Wolverines went lockdown on Alcorn State allowing just nine points in first half (45-9). The Braves went 4-for-29 in the first half, committed 18 turnovers and never made a trip to the free-throw stripe. I'd say that's a pretty good way to start the season.
Michigan would never let the lead go under 30 in the second half, however Coach Kevin Borseth notes that some fresh Wolverines "hit the wall at the end of the first half." That seems expected from the young guns, but there's no mercy when the Big Ten season starts (and even next game v. Xavier).
Michigan made it rain from 3-ball land with 38% of shots attempted being from behind the arc. Sophomore forward Kate Thompson was responsible for five of those triples, finishing with 15 points - leading all scores - for the night.
Borseth doesn't expect the majority of shots to come from long range, saying that Alcorn State gave them those shots. For some perspective though, 36% of all field goal attempts were three-pointers. I'm just saying.
From what I'm gathering, it looks like rebounds are going to be an issue all season. According to what's out there, Thompson is going to need to bulk up (as well as others I'm sure).
There's not much else to say about this one - the first real test comes Monday. It may be too much of one at this moment, but you never know.
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