The Michigan Wolverines got back in the win column on Monday night with a clutch 76-72 win over Penn State, moving their record to 15-5 and 7-2 in the Big Ten this season. The game included a 9-0 run down the stretch,
“We’ve got to fix some things,” May said. “We’ve got to find some solutions to the problems that we face.”
The Michigan Wolverines moved to 15-5 (7-2 Big Ten) with a 76-72 win over Penn State at home on Monday night in Ann Arbor, which was a little too close for comfort but potentially great for Big Ten games on TV.
Donaldson found Roddy Gayle for a dunk to spark the final push, and after a Penn State turnover at the other end, he managed to corral a loose-ball offensive rebound thanks to Will Tschetter’s heads-up effort in the paint. Donaldson then knocked down a mid-range jumper to cut the lead to 72-71, and suddenly the home crowd was on its feet roaring.
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Michigan State (14-2) has won nine in a row under Tom Izzo, now in his 30th year on the job. The Spartans, ranked No. 16, clobbered Washington at home and won at Northwestern on Sunday (78-68) since the last poll came out.
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ANN ARBOR — In danger of a second straight loss and first home defeat all season, Michigan went on a 9-0 run over the final 1:42 to beat Penn State on Monday night. Tre Donaldson’s step-back 3 with 24 seconds left was the game-winner. The point guard and his team bounced back from a rough performance in a big way.
Purdue guard Braden Smith (3), guard Braden Smith (3) and forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) celebrate on the bench in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP
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