While not a dominant week, the past week for Michigan basketball went well, all things considered. With tight wins, but wins nonetheless, at home vs Penn State and at Rutgers, the Wolverines moved to 8-2 in the Big Ten at the midway point of the conference season. They currently sit in third place, just one game back of first place Michigan State, who dropped its first Big Ten … [Read more...] about Notebook: May’s Indiana homecoming looms as Michigan preps for key week
Five takeaways from Michigan’s win at Rutgers
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, … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from Michigan’s win at Rutgers
Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Recap
Dusty May’s first journey through the Big Ten is hitting on all of the classics. I wrote in the preview that this isn’t a vintage Rutgers team on defense, but Saturday afternoon was a vintage experience at the RAC. Michigan has won several games in Piscataway over the years, but I can’t remember one that was aesthetically pleasing or enjoyable. Go ahead and add this 66-63 win … [Read more...] about Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Recap
Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Open Thread
Michigan and Rutgers tip at 3:30 p.m. on FOX today in New Jersey. Star Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper is OUT with an ankle injury and the Wolverines have a clean availability report. Read the game preview and join the conversation on the message board before, during and after today’s action. Dusty May Promo! Join UM Hoops today and be covered through the next season for just … [Read more...] about Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Open Thread
Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Preview
Michigan faces Rutgers on Saturday afternoon (3:30 p.m., FOX) in a nationally televised showcase game at Jersey Mikes Arena. The Scarlet Knights have the most intriguing freshman duo in the country, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, but they haven’t entirely lived up to expectations as a team. Harper has been in and out of the lineup with injuries and illness. He didn’t play on … [Read more...] about Game 21: Michigan at Rutgers Preview