Win or lose, there's always something to learn from each game.
That even applies to Michigan’s close call against Oakland on Sunday, when the Wolverines outlasted the Golden Grizzlies in overtime despite being heavy favorites.
For coach Juwan Howard, the upset scare provided Michigan with an early lesson in how to respond when adversity knocks.
“You've had a game before (against Bowling Green) where you played well and you haven't been down before,” Howard said Tuesday. “You're playing against a 1-3-1 zone and how to withstand those type of situations on resiliency as well as keeping your composure.