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#10 Michigan State     35    20-55
#18 Michigan             41    40-81

The 18th-ranked Wolverines were dying for revenge as #10 Michigan State visited Crisler Arena. The Wolverines were looking to put two of their most hurtful losses of the season behind them--their last game, an 84-71 loss to Illinois at home after trailing by only 1 in the late minutes, and an 80-79 loss in East Lansing against the Spartans earlier in the season.

In that game against MSU earlier, Paul Davis and Chris Hill had destroyed the Wolverines, Hill going for 22 points and 14 assists, and Davis dominating inside with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Michigan Coach Tommy Amaker emphasized how important it was to not let that happen again. This produced a 41-35 lead for UM at halftime.

The second half was a totally different story--in a good way. Michigan shot nearly 80% in the second half, and crushed their arch nemesis 40-20, winning the game 81-55, exorcizing the demons of Michigan State.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 29 points, 16 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists


Daniel Horton: 19 points, 8 assists
Dion Harris: 13 points, 6 assists, 2 steals
Chris Hunter: 9 points, 6 rebounds


Shannon Brown: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Chris Hill: 13 points, 7 assists
Kelvin Torbert: 9 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Paul Davis: 4 points, 3 rebounds

Next Game: #20 Michigan (17-7, 7-4) @ Wisconsin (12-10, 6-5)

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#10 Michigan State     35    20-55
#18 Michigan             41    40-81

The 18th-ranked Wolverines were dying for revenge as #10 Michigan State visited Crisler Arena. The Wolverines were looking to put two of their most hurtful losses of the season behind them--their last game, an 84-71 loss to Illinois at home after trailing by only 1 in the late minutes, and an 80-79 loss in East Lansing against the Spartans earlier in the season.

In that game against MSU earlier, Paul Davis and Chris Hill had destroyed the Wolverines, Hill going for 22 points and 14 assists, and Davis dominating inside with 24 points and 17 rebounds. Michigan Coach Tommy Amaker emphasized how important it was to not let that happen again. This produced a 41-35 lead for UM at halftime.

The second half was a totally different story--in a good way. Michigan shot nearly 80% in the second half, and crushed their arch nemesis 40-20, winning the game 81-55, exorcizing the demons of Michigan State.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 29 points, 16 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists


Daniel Horton: 19 points, 8 assists
Dion Harris: 13 points, 6 assists, 2 steals
Chris Hunter: 9 points, 6 rebounds


Shannon Brown: 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Chris Hill: 13 points, 7 assists
Kelvin Torbert: 9 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Paul Davis: 4 points, 3 rebounds

Next Game: #20 Michigan (17-7, 7-4) @ Wisconsin (12-10, 6-5)

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Wow, you kicked their ***!

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Wow, you kicked their ***!

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Associated Press Top 10

1. Connecticut (20-2)
2. Illinois (21-3)
3. North Carolina (19-4)
4. Georgia Tech (19-3)
5. Mississippi St. (21-3)
6. Cincinnati (21-5)
7. Louisville (17-4)
8. Syracuse (20-6)
9. Kansas (16-6)
10. Memphis (21-5)

20. Michigan (17-7)

ESPN/USA Today Coaches Top 10

1. North Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Illinois
4. Georgia Tech
5. Mississippi St.
6. Cincinnati
7. Louisville
8. Kansas
9. Syracuse
10. Arizona (15-6)

20. Michigan

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Associated Press Top 10

1. Connecticut (20-2)
2. Illinois (21-3)
3. North Carolina (19-4)
4. Georgia Tech (19-3)
5. Mississippi St. (21-3)
6. Cincinnati (21-5)
7. Louisville (17-4)
8. Syracuse (20-6)
9. Kansas (16-6)
10. Memphis (21-5)

20. Michigan (17-7)

ESPN/USA Today Coaches Top 10

1. North Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Illinois
4. Georgia Tech
5. Mississippi St.
6. Cincinnati
7. Louisville
8. Kansas
9. Syracuse
10. Arizona (15-6)

20. Michigan

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#20 Michigan     36   35-71
        Wisconsin   25   22-47

With only five games left in the regular season, the Wolverines looked to continue their bid towards gaining a bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament in Madison, Wisconsin against the Badgers, one of the rowdiest crowds in the Big Ten.

That rowdy crowd found nothing to cheer about in this game, as Michigan (who was actually the underdog in the game) silenced them early and kept them out of it. The Badgers did actually have more assists and rebounds than Michigan, but the Wolverines beat UW where it matters most: on the scoreboard, as UM rolled with ease, 71-47.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks


Dion Harris: 23 points
Daniel Horton: 14 points, 8 assists
Lester Abram: 5 points


Mike Wilkinson: 14 points, 5 rebounds
Sharif Chambliss: 8 points, 5 assists
Alando Tucker: 8 points, 5 rebounds
Boo Wade: 6 points, 6 assists

Next Game: Indiana (11-11, 4-7) @ #20 Michigan (18-7, 8-4)

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#20 Michigan     36   35-71
        Wisconsin   25   22-47

With only five games left in the regular season, the Wolverines looked to continue their bid towards gaining a bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament in Madison, Wisconsin against the Badgers, one of the rowdiest crowds in the Big Ten.

That rowdy crowd found nothing to cheer about in this game, as Michigan (who was actually the underdog in the game) silenced them early and kept them out of it. The Badgers did actually have more assists and rebounds than Michigan, but the Wolverines beat UW where it matters most: on the scoreboard, as UM rolled with ease, 71-47.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks


Dion Harris: 23 points
Daniel Horton: 14 points, 8 assists
Lester Abram: 5 points


Mike Wilkinson: 14 points, 5 rebounds
Sharif Chambliss: 8 points, 5 assists
Alando Tucker: 8 points, 5 rebounds
Boo Wade: 6 points, 6 assists

Next Game: Indiana (11-11, 4-7) @ #20 Michigan (18-7, 8-4)

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Jeez, killer win.

Keep it up.

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Jeez, killer win.

Keep it up.

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          Indiana    26   36    3-65
#20 Michigan   31   31   11-73

Payback was on the mind of #20 Michigan as Indiana visited Ann Arbor. Indiana had trounced Michigan in Bloomington earlier this season, 77-59.

These two teams exchanged blow for blow all game, and Michigan held a slim 31-26 edge at intermission. In the second half they opened things up, leading by as much as 11 points. But slowly but surely, Michigan's lead evaporated. Indiana got a 3 point play with 15 seconds, and Daniel Horton's jump shot clanged out as time expired, sending the game to overtime tied at 62.

The Wolverines dominated in OT however, scoring the first 7 points and never looking back, avoiding the upset by defeating Indiana 73-65.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists


Dion Harris: 24 points, 3 assists, 3 steals
Daniel Horton: 9 points, 10 assists, 2 steals
J.C. Mathis: 9 points, 4 rebounds


Marshall Strickland: 20 points, 9 assists
D.J. White: 13 points, 9 rebounds
Sean Kline: 12 points, 8 rebounds
Bracey Wright: 6 points, 5 assists

Next Game: Penn State (7-15, 2-10) @ #15 Michigan (19-7, 9-4)

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          Indiana    26   36    3-65
#20 Michigan   31   31   11-73

Payback was on the mind of #20 Michigan as Indiana visited Ann Arbor. Indiana had trounced Michigan in Bloomington earlier this season, 77-59.

These two teams exchanged blow for blow all game, and Michigan held a slim 31-26 edge at intermission. In the second half they opened things up, leading by as much as 11 points. But slowly but surely, Michigan's lead evaporated. Indiana got a 3 point play with 15 seconds, and Daniel Horton's jump shot clanged out as time expired, sending the game to overtime tied at 62.

The Wolverines dominated in OT however, scoring the first 7 points and never looking back, avoiding the upset by defeating Indiana 73-65.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists


Dion Harris: 24 points, 3 assists, 3 steals
Daniel Horton: 9 points, 10 assists, 2 steals
J.C. Mathis: 9 points, 4 rebounds


Marshall Strickland: 20 points, 9 assists
D.J. White: 13 points, 9 rebounds
Sean Kline: 12 points, 8 rebounds
Bracey Wright: 6 points, 5 assists

Next Game: Penn State (7-15, 2-10) @ #15 Michigan (19-7, 9-4)

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Associated Press Top 10

1. Connecticut (21-3)
2. North Carolina (21-4)
3. Illinois (23-3)
4. Mississippi St. (23-3)
5. Georgia Tech (19-5)
6. Kansas (18-6)
7. Cincinnati (21-6)
8. Louisville (18-5)
9. Syracuse (22-6)
10. Arizona (17-6)

15. Michigan (19-7)

ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll

1. North Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Illinois
4. Georgia Tech
5. Mississippi St.
6. Kansas
7. Cincinnati
8. Arizona
9. Louisville
10. Syracuse

17. Michigan

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Associated Press Top 10

1. Connecticut (21-3)
2. North Carolina (21-4)
3. Illinois (23-3)
4. Mississippi St. (23-3)
5. Georgia Tech (19-5)
6. Kansas (18-6)
7. Cincinnati (21-6)
8. Louisville (18-5)
9. Syracuse (22-6)
10. Arizona (17-6)

15. Michigan (19-7)

ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll

1. North Carolina
2. Connecticut
3. Illinois
4. Georgia Tech
5. Mississippi St.
6. Kansas
7. Cincinnati
8. Arizona
9. Louisville
10. Syracuse

17. Michigan

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         Penn State    22   30-52
#15 Michigan        42   38-80

In their first meeting of the year at State College, the Wolverines had destroyed Penn State with a defensive gem, 65-31. Penn State was looking for some measure of revenge this time around, as they insulted the crowd at Crisler Arena by jumping up and down on the M at midcourt before the game.

Michigan quickly put them in their place however, jumping out to an 18-4 lead. The lead inflated to 42-22 at halftime, and Michigan toyed with PSU all game, ultimately winning 80-52.

Player of the Game

Courtney Sims: 26 points, 19 rebounds, 3 blocks


Dion Harris: 16 points, 5 assists
Daniel Horton: 14 points, 5 assists, 4 steals
Lester Abram: 11 points, 5 rebounds
Brent Petway: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists


Aaron Johnson: 12 points, 6 rebounds
Marlon Smith: 10 points, 3 assists
John Kelly: 10 points
Ben Luber: 6 points, 8 assists

Next Game: #15 Michigan (20-7, 10-4) @ Northwestern (11-11, 6-7)