New York — This is what we wanted. This is what we needed. And frankly, it might be exactly what Michigan and Michigan State needed.
The Spartans and Wolverines will meet again after all, in the Big Ten semifinals, and while it won’t officially settle anything, it certainly sets up something. The top-seeded Spartans are still searching for their lock-down mentality despite winning their 13th straight game, 63-60 over Wisconsin on Friday. They’re also hunting a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and of course, revenge against their rivals.
The fifth-seeded Wolverines are looking for a season sweep and a bit more consistency, while riding their own seven-game winning streak after pounding Nebraska 77-58.