Steve Lampert

Michigan’s Title Hopes Slip Away in the Final Minute Against Indiana

by Steve Lampert

  Quick Recap: In an electric Crisler Center, the Wolverines dropped a 72-71 heartbreaker to the Indiana Hoosiers, in which they had numerous opportunities to secure a victory in the final minute. The Hoosiers clinched the outright Big Ten title with the victory, while Michigan to fifth place in the conference. Despite being a top-10 [...]

Wolverines Escape a Double Digit Deficit at Purdue, Set Sights on Big Ten Title

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines, who led by 12 points early, had to overcome a 12-point deficit Wednesday to defeat the Purdue Boilermakers and keep their Big Ten title hopes alive. Tyrone Johnson scored 32 points for Purdue, who fell to the 7-10 in the Big Ten. Michigan, at 12-5, moved to within one game of [...]

Trey Burke Steals His Way to a Michigan Victory Over the Spartans

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: Michigan survived a wacky end to their contest against Michigan State, defeating the Spartans 58-57. The victory vaults Michigan into a four-way tie for second place in the Big Ten at 11-5 with Wisconsin, Michigan State and Ohio State. This means Indiana has clinched at least a share of the Big Ten title. [...]

Wolverines Stunned by Penn State as Title Chances Slip Away

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines suffered an inexplicable mental collapse in State College, falling 84-78 Wednesday to Penn State. The Nittany Lions were previously 0-14 in Big Ten play, and earn their first win of the conference season against Michigan. The Wolverines led by 66-51 with over 10 minutes to play, but did not convert a [...]

Wolverines Use Energized Defense to Outlast Illini

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Michigan Wolverines played their most complete basketball game in what seemed like quite a long time, topping the Fighting Illini by a score of 71-58. Michigan kept pace in a crowding race for second place in the Big Ten, improving to 23-4 on the season and 10-4 in conference play. The Wolverines [...]

Michigan’s Undefeated Season Ends in a Heartbreaker in Columbus

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines lost a heartbreaker in Columbus in a game featuring many ups and downs from both teams. The 56-53 defeat at the hands of the Buckeyes is Michigan’s first loss of the season. This loss strikes especially hard at the hearts of the Michigan fans with the #1 ranking in the country [...]

Michigan Outmuscles Nebraska, Remains Undefeated Heading into Columbus

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: On a night when Michigan did not play their best basketball, the Wolverines put forth a gritty performance to outmuscle the Nebraska Cornhuskers en route to a 62-47 victory. Neither team shot over 40% from the field, however the size, length, physicality, and toughness of the Wolverines allowed them to outwork their opponent [...]

Wolverines Improve to 2-0 in Big Ten Play Behind Another Explosive Offensive Performance

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines withstood a competitive Hawkeye team early, behind a dominant second half performance and another shooting masterpiece. With the score tied 29-29 with just over three minutes to play in the 1st half, the Wolverines engineered a 17-6 run to close the half and ultimately pulled away in the 2nd second half, [...]

Michigan Rolls Past Northwestern In Conference Opener

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines opened conference play with a 94-66 rout of the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston. Michigan controlled the game from start to finish, jumping out to a 20-4 lead early and coasting to their 14th straight win to begin the season. Northwestern could not sustain any momentum without Drew Crawford and Reggie Hearn, [...]

Wolverines Finish Non-Conference Play Undefeated, Defeat Central Michigan 88-73

by Steve Lampert

Quick Recap: The Wolverines completed their undefeated non-conference schedule by outlasting the Central Michigan Chippewas, 88-73. Michigan, now at 13-0, continued to display their unbelievable offensive efficiency shooting 51.5% from the field en route to their best start since 1985-86. Central Michigan’s up-tempo play was unsuccessful as they fell to 7-6, their third loss to [...]

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