Michigan knocked off Rutgers on Saturday afternoon in New Jersey to move to 8-2 in the Big Ten at the midway point of the conference season. The Wolverines weren’t perfect in the road victory, but they led for 32 minutes, never trailed in the second half, and escaped with another essential victory away from home.
Here are five takeaways from the win, featuring Sam Walters, Justin Pippen, defense on Ace Bailey and more.
The takeaways
- Sam Walters, Justin Pippen step up
- Turnovers, again
- Defense loads to Ace Bailey
- Improved finishing carries the day
- Higher ceiling
Five Takeaways
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