CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — John Beilein's latest version of Michigan basketball has earned a place in the history books.
Zavier Simpson had 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds and the No. 2-ranked Wolverines clamped down on Illinois defensively in the second half to pick up a 79-69 road win at Illinois in Champaign on Thursday night.
With the win, Michigan moves to 16-0, 5-0 in Big Ten play. The 16-0 mark ties a program record for the best start to a season, joining the 2012-13 national runner-up team and the 1985-86 Big Ten championship squad.
Michigan, one of two undefeated teams left in the country, is now 30-1 over its last 31 games.