College basketball is back in Ann Arbor.
Michigan played Northwood in an exhibition game Friday night and won handily, 90-58.
The result won't count. And the Timberwolves are a Division II team. Still, it was our first glimpse at Michigan since a loss to Villanova in last year's national title game.
Here are three takeaways as the Wolverines gear up for the regular-season opener against Norfolk State on Nov. 6.
Stingy defense
Northwood struggled immensely to score against Michigan, which ranked No. 3 in adjusted defensive efficiency last season.
The Wolverines forced the Timberwolves into turning the ball over in a variety of ways.