Michigan 96, Bowling Green 82

Bowling Green's Justin Turner (1) reaches in on Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) in the first half.

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) defends Bowling Green's Kaden Metheny (5) in the first half.

Bowling Green's Kaden Metheny (5) guards Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) in the first half.

Bowling Green's Justin Turner, left, defends as Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) takes a shot in the first half.

Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) pulls down a rebound in front of Bowling Green's Cam Young (10) in the first half.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks with guard Mike Smith (12) in the first half.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard high fives his team with a lead during a time out in the first half.

Bowling Green's Justin Turner (1) guards Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) in the first half.

Bowling Green's Davin Ziegler (4) guards Michigan's Mike Smith (12) in the first half.

Bowling Green's Kaden Metheny (5) defends a shot by Michigan's Mike Smith (12) in the first half.

Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) defends a shot by Bowling Green's Daeqwon Plowden (25) in the second half as Michigan beats Bowling Green State University, 96-82, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.

Michigan's Franz Wagner pulls down a rebound between Bowling Green's Daeqwon Plowden (25) and Dylan Swingle (35) in the second half.

Michigan's Austin Davis (51) guards Bowling Green's Dylan Swingle (35) in the second half.

Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2) watches a ball deflected by Bowling Green's Dylan Swingle (35) in the second half.

Michigan's Austin Davis (51) pulls down a rebound in front of Bowling Green's Jacob Washington (0) in the second half.

The stands are empty at Crisler Arena due to COVID-19 precautions, Wednesday, November 25, 2020, during tip off as MIchigan hosts Bowiling Green State University.

Bowling Green forward Daeqwon Plowden (25) defends a three-point-shot by Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) pulls down a rebound in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)

Bowling Green guard Justin Turner (1) guards Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Assistant coach Howard Eisley, center, gives instructions next to assistant coach Saddi Washington, left, in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Bowling Green Falcons forward Daeqwon Plowden (25) defends a shot by Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gives instructions in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan forward C.J. Baird (24), right, and others on the bench react to a three-point-shot in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

A row of cutout fans are in the first row behind the benches seen during a timeout in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) pulls down a rebound in front of Bowling Green Falcons guard Cam Young (10) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Bowling Green Falcons forward Daeqwon Plowden (25) and Bowling Green Falcons forward Trey Diggs (11) defend Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Bowling Green Falcons forward Daeqwon Plowden (25) and Bowling Green Falcons forward Trey Diggs (11) defend a drive by Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Bowling Green Falcons guard Justin Turner (1) chases Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) driving to the basket in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Bowling Green guard Kaden Metheny (5) is called for his fifth foul on this play with Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) driving to the basket in the second half.

Bowling Green guard Kaden Metheny (5) is called for his fifth foul on this play with Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) driving the the basket in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard reacts with his team at a timeout in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) passes the ball under pressure by Bowling Green guard Cam Young (10) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) and Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) react to a three-point-shot in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson pulls down one of his eight rebounds in front of Bowling Green guard Cam Young (10) in Wednesday's season opener.

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) watches as Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) pulls down a rebound over Bowling Green guard Caleb Fields (3) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) defends a shot by Bowling Green guard Justin Turner (1) in the second half. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020. Michigan wins, 96-82.

Michigan guard Brandon Wade during warm ups. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.

"Say their names" is one of the messages on the back of the Michigan warm up jerseys. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.

From left, Michigan's Chaundee Brown Jr., Brandon Johns Jr., Brandon Wade and Franz Wagner react to a dunk during warm ups. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.

Plexiglass is around the people seated at the scorer's table seen during warmups. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.

Michigan' Isaiah Livers, right, and Mike Smith react to a dunk during warm ups. Michigan vs Bowling Green University at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 25, 2020.