Michigan's Aday Mara hits first career 3-pointers in win over Ohio State

The 7-foot-3 center's long-range shooting practice pays dividends in blowout victory.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Aday Mara, Michigan's 7-foot-3 center, made the first two 3-pointers of his collegiate career on Sunday, helping the second-ranked Wolverines cruise to an 82-61 victory over Ohio State.

Why it matters

Mara's ability to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting adds a new dimension to Michigan's offense, making them an even more formidable opponent in the Big Ten and national title race.

The details

Mara, who is known more for his interior presence, has been working on expanding his game to include 3-point shooting. His efforts paid off against Ohio State, as he knocked down a pair of 3-pointers to help Michigan pull away for the comfortable win.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Aday Mara

Michigan's 7-foot-3 center who made the first two 3-pointers of his collegiate career in the win over Ohio State.

Michigan Wolverines

The second-ranked college basketball team that defeated Ohio State 82-61.

Ohio State

The opponent that Michigan defeated in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Aday's 3-point shooting has been a focus for him in practice, and it was great to see that work pay off in a big game like this.”

— Juwan Howard, Michigan Head Coach (dailygazette.com)

The takeaway

Mara's ability to stretch the floor and hit 3-pointers adds a new dimension to Michigan's already formidable offense, making them an even more dangerous team as they pursue a national championship.