Houston defeats Michigan in college basketball exhibition

The No. 10 Houston Cougars defeated the No. 16 Michigan Wolverines 83-66 in an exhibition game held at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. After a competitive first half, Houston pulled away during the second half, utilizing a physical style of play to out-rebound Michigan and force more turnovers.

Michigan coach Mike Boynton Jr. noted that while the team played well in spurts, they struggled with consistency and three-point shooting against the elite program. Despite the loss and issues with early foul trouble for some starters, Boynton expressed optimism regarding the preseason testing process, stating the team will use the film to make necessary adjustments before the regular season.