ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Shahada Wells had 30 points, a career-high 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals to help McNeese beat Michigan 87-76, the Cowboys first win over a Big Ten school in program history in 10 tries.
McNeese, which has won six games in a row, is off to its best start since the 1972-73 team also started 11-2, committed a season-low four turnovers.
DJ Richards hit four 3-pointers and finished with 15 points for the Cowboys.
Terrance Williams II led Michigan with 20 points.