Ann Arbor – Michigan desperately needs every win it can get.
Picking up bragging rights against a struggling rival and adding to Ohio State’s monthlong stretch of misery was just a bonus.
Behind an efficient outing from junior center Hunter Dickinson, the Wolverines took care of business and kicked off a three-game homestand with a 77-69 wire-to-wire victory over the Buckeyes on Sunday at Crisler Center.
Dickinson finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way for Michigan (13-10, 7-5 Big Ten), which led by double figures over much of the final nine minutes.