NEW YORK -- The last time Michigan and Nebraska met, the Wolverines were flummoxed and frustrated in a 20-point loss. In Friday's rematch, they looked confident and connected.
Michigan beat the Cornhuskers 77-58 to earn its seventh straight victory and a trip to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. No. 1 seed and in-state rival Michigan State awaits.
It was clear early that this would be a much different game than the first matchup, a 72-52 Nebraska victory in Lincoln on Jan. 18. Michigan star Moritz Wagner had a season-low two points in that one. On Friday afternoon, he scored 20.