Ann Arbor — Limiting Creighton’s open looks from 3-point range. Controlling the Bluejays’ transition game. Winning the foot race for loose balls.
Michigan made the necessary halftime adjustments that led to an improved second-half performance in Tuesday’s 79-69 victory at Crisler Center.
The biggest difference, however, was the adjustment Creighton wasn’t able to make — contain senior guard Zavier Simpson.
“Not being able to keep Simpson out the paint ended up being our downfall,” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said. “He gets into the paint, he's got room to make decisions, he's going to pick people apart and that's what he did.