However, since then, Michigan destroyed teams in the Fort Myers Tip-Off, including Xavier, en route to a 6-1 record. But Tuesday night saw a different battle — playing on the road against a ranked Big Ten team. And that team being a pesky Wisconsin squad at the Kohl Center.

Michigan head coach Dusty May discusses what he's most pleased with in the Wolverines' win over Wisconsin and how he has his players battling as a unit early in the season.

Vladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points — including three straight baskets inside down the stretch — and Michigan defeated No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

MADISON, Wisc. (WILX) - Michigan men’s basketball gutted out a tough game on the road to upset No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 Tuesday night. The Wolverines leaned on their big men Tuesday, getting a combined 44 points from seven-footers Vladislav Goldin (24 points) and Danny Wolf (20 points).

"We're excited to see where we stand against one of the best teams in the country on the road," Dusty May said ahead of Tuesday's Big Ten opener.

I am disappointed we will only get to watch this matchup once during the regular season. Michigan center Danny Wolf will provide a difficult challenge to Wisconsin's bigs Nolan Winter and Steven Crowl. Add Vladislav Goldin into the mix for the Wolverines, and you have a real frontcourt fracas waiting tonight at the Kohl Center.

Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf combined for 44 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks in Michigan basketball's 67-64 upset of No. 11 Wisconsin on Tuesday.