Michigan Tops Northwestern in Overtime Thriller Behind Goldin's 31 Points

No. 20 Michigan rebounds from a recent loss with an 80-76 overtime victory over Northwestern, extending their home dominance over the Wildcats.

Vladislav Goldin led Michigan with a standout 31-point performance, crucial to their overtime win against Northwestern.
Michigan secured the win by making 9 of 10 free throws in the final 1:20 of overtime, improving their Big Ten record to 6-1.
Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer, Nick Martinelli, and Jalen Leach combined for 60 points, but the Wildcats fell short in Ann Arbor.
Jalen Leach's ejection on a flagrant-2 foul in the second half proved a pivotal moment, shifting momentum toward Michigan.
The Wildcats have struggled historically in Ann Arbor, with their last road win against Michigan dating back to 2010.