Ann Arbor — It was gut-check time for Michigan.
For a team that’s running out of time to improve its lacking resume, all that stood between the Wolverines and a bad home loss that would deal a detrimental blow to their tournament hopes was 20 minutes.
But thanks to a strong second-half surge spearheaded by sophomore center Hunter Dickinson, the Wolverines overcame a brutal first half, rallied from a late deficit and staved off the Cornhuskers for an 85-79 win Tuesday night at Crisler Center.
Dickinson finished with 26 points to lead the way for Michigan (11-8, 5-4 Big Ten) despite sitting much of the first half due to foul trouble.