AMES, Iowa, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Melvin Ejim scored 22 points in his return from an injury Sunday, helping hoist Iowa State to a 77-70 upset victory over eighth-ranked Michigan.
Ejim had missed the first two games of the season with a hyperextended knee but showed few signs of rust against the Wolverines, coming off the bench to provide substantial scoring punch.
He also grabbed eight rebounds for the Cyclones (3-0).
Iowa State took the lead at 64-62 on Dustin Hogue's tip-in with 6:39 left and held onto the lead the rest of the way as Michigan missed seven straight shots down the stretch.
Naz Long provided 16 points and DeAndre Kane helped out with 13 and six assists.
Nik Stauskas scored 20 points for the Wolverines (2-1).
Star forward Mitch McGary, playing in his first game after a back injury, was held to nine points and four steals.
