After suffering the first loss in conference play earlier this week, the Michigan Wolverines got back in the win column with a 80-76 overtime victory over the Northwestern Wildcats to stay undefeated at the Crisler Center.
Dusty May’s team didn’t play up to its usual standard, but still found a way to fend off Northwestern’s upset attempt. Michigan is now 14-4 overall and 6-1 in the Big Ten.
Vlad Goldin led the Wolverines with another dominant performance, posting a game-high 31 points and eight rebounds on 9-of-16 shooting from the field. Nimari Burnett added 13 points and six rebounds, while Roddy Gayle Jr.