Michigan Basketball Survives Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament
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Michigan Mens Basketball Edges Out Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament, Advances to Semifinals
In a thrilling matchup, Michigan Mens Basketball secured a victory over Ohio State, 71-67, in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals at the United Center. The top-seeded Wolverines, with a 19-1 conference record and 30-2 overall, narrowly escaped a tight battle to move forward to Saturdays semifinals.
Ohio State fought back from a double-digit deficit, trailing just 39-35 at halftime. The Buckeyes tied the game early in the second half and took their first lead on a three-pointer with five minutes forty seconds remaining. Standout performances included Aday Maras 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Elliot Cadeaus 15 points and 7 assists, and Trey McKenneys 12 points, including 2 threes.
Despite Michigans own struggles from the field and three-point line, their defense proved to be the deciding factor, holding Ohio State to 38% shooting and their third-worst effective field goal percentage of the season. The Wolverines now face the winner of Illinois versus Wisconsin in the semifinals, with tip-off at noon central time on Saturday.
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