Michigan Wins 85-84 in OT Over Wake Forest

Michigan escaped with an 85-84 overtime victory over Wake Forest on Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, thanks to a clutch free throw by Elliot Cadeau that preserved the win for the sixth-ranked Wolverines.

Cadeau finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, including the go-ahead free throw with 13.8 seconds remaining in the extra period. Wake Forest's Nate Calmese had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer but missed a floater in the lane after receiving a pass. The Demon Deacons had fought back from a 13-point halftime deficit, but Michigan held firm to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Aday Mara led the Wolverines with a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds, while adding six assists and five blocks in a dominant performance inside. Roddy Gayle Jr. contributed 13 points off the bench, including a crucial three-pointer with 1:44 left in regulation that tied the score at 74. Morez Johnson Jr. added 10 points and eight rebounds. Preseason All-America forward Yaxel Lendeborg struggled, scoring just nine points and snapping his streak of 23 consecutive double-figure games.

For Wake Forest, now 2-1, Juke Harris topped the scoring with 19 points. Mekhi...