Overview
- Michigan improved to 14-0 (4-0 Big Ten) after a 15-point second-half lead dwindled and Freddie Dilione V’s potential game-winning three rimmed out at the buzzer.
- L.J. Cason led the Wolverines with 14 points off the bench, all in the first half, with Nimari Burnett and Trey McKenney adding 12 each in a balanced effort.
- Aday Mara secured a critical defensive rebound and split late free throws, and Yaxel Lendeborg contributed timely stops as Michigan overcame a 43-38 deficit on the glass.
- Penn State’s Ivan Jurić scored a career-high 20 and Dilione added 17 as the Lions used 12-0 and 7-0 runs to close within one in the final minute.
- Coach Dusty May lauded the closing defensive stands, acknowledged issues with loose balls and rebounding, and Penn State coach Mike Rhoades said injured guard Kayden Mingo will be out ‘for a little bit.’