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Michigan’s title hopes fade as offense stumbles down the stretch

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If you had told Michigan fans at the start of the season that the Wolverines would be in second place in the expanded Big Ten conference with just one game to go — and a chance at a regular season title — there’s no doubt fans would have been thrilled. Instead, there’s plenty to be concerned about with the postseason around the corner. Two weeks ago, No. 17 Michigan (22-8, 14-5 … [Read more...] about Michigan’s title hopes fade as offense stumbles down the stretch

Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Maryland

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A volatile final contest at the Crisler Center left the No. 17 Michigan men’s basketball team with a bitter ending to an otherwise positive opening home-court stand in year one of the Dusty May Era. Losing three of their last four games at home, the Wolverines have recently blemished their once perfect record in Ann Arbor. As Michigan looks forward to its final game in East … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from Michigan’s loss to Maryland

Game 30: Maryland at Michigan Preview

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Michigan hosts Maryland tonight (6:30 p.m., BTN) in its last home game of the season. The Wolverines can secure a top-two finish in the Big Ten with a win, and keep their title hopes alive headed into the season finale at Michigan State on Sunday. Maryland’s Big Ten title dream was over when Michigan State escaped College Park with a buzzer-beating heave, but the Terps are … [Read more...] about Game 30: Maryland at Michigan Preview

Podcast: Michigan crumbles vs. Illinois, now what?

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Michigan survived Rutgers with a Nimari Burnett buzzer beater but then lost by 20 points at home to Illinois on Sunday. Dylan and Eric discuss what went wrong against the Illini, and where the Wolverines go moving forward with Maryland and Michigan State next on the schedule. The podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. iTunes Spotify I Heart … [Read more...] about Podcast: Michigan crumbles vs. Illinois, now what?