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Michigan basketball falls to Lithuania in exhibition opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:16 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Michigan basketball falls to Lithuania in exhibition opener

Summary

Michigan basketball lost 96-84 to the Lithuania national team in Vilnius on August 23 during its European exhibition tour. The Wolverines struggled after losing Moustapha Thiam to injury early in the game and three players to foul trouble in the second half. Michigan led at halftime and had a 14-point advantage with 8:18 to go in the third quarter, but could not maintain the lead. Freshman Quinn Costello led Michigan with 17 points, while the team shot 44% from the field overall. The Wolverines will face Lithuania's B team on August 24 before continuing their tour in Croatia and Serbia later in the month.

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•Michigan's scoring leaders included Quinn Costello with 17 points.
•The Wolverines scored 28 points in the second half compared to Lithuania's 52.
•Moustapha Thiam left the game early due to injury.
•Ten players participated for Michigan, with nine scoring.
•The team continues its exhibition tour against Lithuania's B team on August 24.

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Michigan lost Moustapha Thiam early to an injury and three other starters to foul trouble in the 96-84 loss to the Lithuania national team.
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