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Trey McKenney delivers off the bench for Michigan
Freshman guard helps No. 3 Wolverines defeat No. 5 Nebraska
Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:15am
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Trey McKenney, a freshman guard for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team, came up big off the bench in a 75-72 win over the No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers. McKenney drove baseline to convert a tough layup, helping the No. 3-ranked Wolverines get over the hump in the close game.
Why it matters
McKenney's performance off the bench demonstrates his growing impact as a key contributor for the highly ranked Michigan team. His ability to make clutch plays in a tight game against a top-5 opponent highlights his potential to be a difference-maker for the Wolverines as they aim for a deep NCAA tournament run.
The details
With Nebraska forcing Michigan to the baseline and not allowing middle drives, McKenney was able to capitalize by driving baseline and converting a tough layup to help the Wolverines secure the 75-72 victory over the fifth-ranked Cornhuskers.
- The game took place on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
The players
Trey McKenney
A freshman guard for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.
Michigan Wolverines
The No. 3-ranked college basketball team.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The No. 5-ranked college basketball team that lost to Michigan.
What they’re saying
“They were forcing us to the baseline, they wouldn't give us the middle drives”
— Trey McKenney, Freshman guard
The takeaway
McKenney's clutch performance off the bench demonstrates his growing value as a key contributor for the highly ranked Michigan Wolverines, and his ability to make plays in tight games against top opponents suggests he could be a crucial piece for the team as they aim for postseason success.
