Michigan Basketball's Winning Streak Ends in Narrow Loss to Arkansas

The Wolverines squandered a 15-point lead as Arkansas surged to an 89-87 victory in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Michigan's seven-game winning streak and 11-game unbeaten run at Madison Square Garden came to an end with the loss to Arkansas.
The Wolverines built an early 15-point lead but were undone by a 59-26 Arkansas run spanning the first and second halves.
Key turnovers and defensive lapses plagued Michigan, including 17 team turnovers and a critical late-game miscue by Tre Donaldson.
Despite a late rally that brought Michigan within one point, a blocked shot and a missed final possession sealed their defeat.
Arkansas featured balanced scoring with five players in double figures, led by freshman Boogie Fland's 20 points and seven assists.