Michigan basketball, Madison Square Garden, St. John's, crushes, hot

Michigan was booed by fans at Madison Square Garden but still won 89-73. Nimari Burnett scored 21 in the first half.

The Wolverines took the court at Madison Square Garden for the first time this season and were met with boos from the crowd, a stark contrast to the cheers they had received at home. Despite the negative reception, the team delivered an impressive performance, defeating St. John's 89-73 and improving their record to 3-0.

Nimari Burnett had a standout game, scoring 21 points in the first half and surpassing his previous career high. Dug McDaniel also had an outstanding performance, setting a new career high with 26 points and adding seven assists. Michigan's hot shooting, with a 52 percent field goal percentage, played a significant role in their victory.

The team's success was achieved without their head coach, Juwan Howard, who is currently sidelined due to offseason heart surgery. Interim head coach Phil Martelli had the Wolverines well-prepared for the rowdy environment at Madison Square Garden.

The game was part of the Gavitt Games, a series of contests between the Big Ten and Big East conferences, and Michigan's victory improved their overall record in the event to 3-2. The team's balanced offensive performance was evident as multiple players contributed to the win.

Michigan's strong start to the season has demonstrated their ability to play winning, entertaining basketball. Despite the challenging road game, they were able to secure a convincing victory and continue their undefeated streak. The team will return home to face Long Beach State in their next game.