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Newsstand: Update on Michigan big men Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara

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Tweets Of The Day

Michigan big men Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. both missed the first exhibition game against Cincinnati, a 100-98 loss, with undisclosed injuries. But head coach Dusty May told CBS Sports that both are probable for the second exhibition, a clash with St. John’s Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

May said Monday that both players were nearing returns.

“I think we’re getting close,” the Michigan coach said. “I don’t speak for the medical staff, but it feels like it’s it’s getting much, much closer.”

Michigan hockey beat Western Michigan, 4-0, Thursday night at Yost Ice Arena. From MGoBlue:

A packed house was rewarded with a stellar performance from the No. 3-ranked University of Michigan ice hockey team on Thursday night, as the Wolverines shut out the nation’s defending champions, No. 2 Western Michigan, in a decisive 4-0 victory inside Yost Ice Arena.

Freshman netminder Jack Ivankovic was terrific from the opening whistle for the maize-clad Wolverines, making 15 saves in the first 20 minutes to endure his busiest period to date as a collegian. Despite the early pressure, Ivankovic stood tall and prevented Western Michigan from finding the net to secure his second shutout. In total, he stopped all 32 shots he faced from a potent Bronco attack – a new career high in saves for the young goaltender.

Ivankovic joins All-American goaltender Paul Fricker as the only Wolverines to begin their careers in maize and blue with a perfect 7-0 record. Fricker’s 1979-80 squad was also the last U-M team to open a season with seven straight wins.

An update on the health status of former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Quote Of The Day

“So, you can’t look at the past and say, ‘Oh — they’re going to do that.’ We’re going to get everything they’ve got. We’re going to get their best; they’re going to get our best. So, it’ll be a great game, a physical game, a great atmosphere. That’s all we can worry about.”

— Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore on the rivalry element against the Spartans this weekend, and the challenge it presents

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