Following two straight games that went to overtime, the Michigan Wolverines are facing the toll that comes with Big Ten play. The conference is always a grind, and it’s only magnified as Michigan navigates a grueling stretch.
After suffering an 84-81 buzzer-beating loss to Minnesota on Thursday, the Wolverines had to pick themselves up off the mat and prepare to host an upset-minded Northwestern just a few days later.
It certainly wasn’t a perfect performance but Michigan eventually fought off Northwestern in the final minutes of overtime, picking up an 80-76 win to get back on track and remain unbeaten at Crisler Center this season.