Michigan coach Juwan Howard celebrates after clinching the Big Ten championship with a 69-50 win over Michigan State on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Crisler Center. Michigan MSU
After suffering its worst loss of the season against Illinois, Michigan basketball didn’t have much time to rebound as Michigan State came to town just two days later.
The Wolverines needed one win in their last two games, both against MSU and with the game in East Lansing tomorrow, it was critical that Michigan basketball win on Thursday night, which it did with a spectacular defensive effort.