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Five Key Plays: Michigan 85, Northwestern 66

Michigan made easy work of Northwestern on Sunday night to pick up its fourth conference win. The Wolverines got a monster performance from Franz Wagner on both sides of the ball, but he has plenty of company in this week’s Five Key Plays.

Podcast: Michigan looks very real. Michigan State looks … confounding

Michigan remained perfect with its best performance of the season in a blowout win over Northwestern on Sunday. Michigan State picked up a needed win at Nebraska and introduced AJ Hoggard into the starting lineup. Brendan and Dylan recap the week that was for both...

Game 9: Northwestern at Michigan Recap

Michigan’s growth on the court continues to outpace any increase in strength of schedule. The Wolverines returned home to the Crisler Center and played their best game of the season against Northwestern. Pete Nance scored 8 of the game’s first 10 points on Sunday, Michigan scored...

Against Northwestern, Franz Wagner shows all he can be

It’s uncharacteristic for Juwan Howard to take credit. But he didn’t hesitate to do so on the adjustment that changed Sunday’s game. “My assistants probably thought I was crazy in the coach’s meeting yesterday morning,” Howard said. “… We have to match his energy, we...

Video: Juwan Howard, Michigan players talk win over Northwestern

Juwan Howard, Franz Wagner, Chaundee Brown and Eli Brooks spoke with the media after Michigan’s Sunday night win.  

Video: Chris Collins recaps loss at Michigan

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins addressed the media after Michigan’s blowout win at the Crisler Center.

Photo Gallery: Michigan 85, Northwestern 66

Game 9: Northwestern at Michigan Open Thread

Michigan is looking to remain perfect on the season tonight as it welcomes Northwestern to the Crisler Center. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Read the game preview and then join the discussion on our message board.

Northwestern offers test of Michigan’s defensive dichotomy

At halftime of Michigan’s game Thursday night, Maryland had piled up nine 3-pointers on 11 attempts. Yet Michigan still led, 46-44, having allowed fewer two-point field goals (seven) than 3-pointers.  Maryland cooled off from deep in the second half, and the Wolverines pulled away, buoyed...

Game 9: Northwestern at Michigan Preview

Michigan’s December streak of long layoffs is officially in the books. The Wolverines have a short turnaround from their New Year’s Eve trip to Maryland and host Northwestern on Sunday night (7:30 p.m., BTN). Sunday’s game is the second of an eight-game stretch where Michigan...

Five statistics that illustrate Hunter Dickinson’s dominance

Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game and is the primary reason Michigan is still undefeated. The 7-foot-1 center has cemented himself in the running for Big Ten Freshman of the Year and is a dominant force on the...

Five Key Plays: Michigan 84, Maryland 73

Michigan closed out 2020 with a road win at Maryland on Thursday night. The Wolverines played one of their best offensive games of the season and cruised to a comfortable victory at the Xfinity Center. Here are Five Key Plays from the victory including heavy...

New Year’s Day Sale! Over 50% Off!

We’ve finally reached the end of 2020 and college basketball season is in full swing. To celebrate the occasion, and Michigan’s New Year’s Eve win over MAryland, we’re offering an annual subscription for just $20.21 for the first year. That’s less than $2 per month,...

Game 8: Michigan at Maryland Recap

It’s always about the next test, but Michigan continues to level up effectively as its schedule becomes more difficult. The Wolverines are still perfect after an 11-point win at Maryland and seem to play a bit better with each game. Hunter Dickinson led the way...

For Hunter Dickinson, dominance has become the expectation

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — When the clock ticked toward zero on Michigan’s last game of 2020, there the star of the night was, standing still and swinging the gangly arms that allow him to dominate just about every opponent in the Wolverines’ way. He swung...