Zavier Simpson's final shot didn't go down. Neither did the subsequent tip-in attempt by Brandon Johns Jr. and Isaiah Livers. And that forced Michigan basketball to watch as Oregon celebrated a thrilling, back-and-forth 71-70 overtime win Saturday at Crisler Center.
As the No. 13 Ducks fist-pumped and jumped down the court to their bench and the visitors' section, reality began to set in for the Wolverines (8-3), who have come back down to earth after their hot start. The loss was a missed opportunity to secure another signature win and bolster their NCAA tournament résumé.