The Detroit News · Jan 30, 2019
Zavier Simpson, Michigan don't back down, show 'real toughness'
Michigan coach talks about his team's performance and junior guard Zavier Simpson's triple-double in Tuesday night's 65-49 win at Crisler Center. James Hawkins, The Detroit News
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson is congratulated by the Michigan bench as he exits the game with a triple-double. (Photo: Robin Buckson, Detroit News)
Ann Arbor — Ohio State didn’t want to wait till tip-off to try and send a message.
When Michigan junior guard Zavier Simpson ran out the tunnel for warm-ups, a Buckeye player bumped his shoulder as he took the court at Crisler Center.
The pregame bully tactic might’ve worked against John Beilein’s previous teams. But this one? No chance.
