In what could have cost Michigan an away win against Minnesota on Sunday, the Wolverines’ bench was issued a technical foul in a tight ballgame with a few minutes remaining. According to Mark Snyder, the technical foul was given because assistant coach Saddi Washington went on the court (Minnesota’s has an elevated floor) to talk to a player down on the end of the bench.
Saddi Washington was going down to end of the bench to talk to talk to someone. Not another way to do it here w the court setup. https://t.co/uiGthDcwCS
— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) February 20, 2017
BTN says technical came because Michigan assistant jumped on the apron. That's hideous.
— Josh Slagter (@JoshSlagter) February 20, 2017
The ref who issued the technical wasn’t available to comment following the game:
Requested comment/clarification on the technical. Tech was considered a judgment call, so Riley, tonight's head official, will not comment pic.twitter.com/IwCXGqYxQz
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) February 20, 2017
Previous U-M highs under John Beilein
Fouls: 24 (twice in 2008-09, 2011-12)
Opponent FTs: 31 (Kansas 1/9/11).Tonight 27 PFs, 41 FTs
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) February 20, 2017
Minnesota shot 41 free throws in the game, while Michigan took 18.
The Gophers would win the game in overtime, 83-78.
