Washington — Why not us?
It’s been Michigan’s rallying cry throughout the Big Ten tournament, one that got off to a horrific start after its charter flight skidded off the runway at Willow Run Airport but culminated into an unprecedented run.
Behind the determination of seniors Zak Irvin and Derrick Walton Jr., No. 8 seed Michigan finished the job and capped off its wild week with a 71-56 win over second-seeded Wisconsin in the Big Ten tournament final Sunday at the Verizon Center.
The Wolverines (24-11) became the lowest seed to win the tournament, besting No.