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U-M 82, Minnesota 74: Wolverines hang on late

Mark Snyder breaks down what happened at The Barn as the Wolverines survived the Gophers' late charge Wednesday. Video by Mark Snyder/DFP Videolicious

MINNEAPOLIS – In the huddle that needed to save Michigan’s basketball season, the players looked at each other and tried to act confident.

The assistant coaches tried to boost them up.

And head coach John Beilein, with his team clinging to a two-point lead with 1:29 remaining, did what he does best – he drew the play.

The Wolverines emerged from the time-out and ran a play for Zak Irvin to get into the middle of the floor and make a decision.