Wolverines Clamp Down On Gators 64-49
"Holding this team to 49 points is incredible," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "That's how we won the game."
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"Holding this team to 49 points is incredible," Michigan coach John Beilein said. "That's how we won the game."
Already appearing drained by Michigan State's difficult victory over the upset seekers from Bradley, coach Tom Izzo winced a little more in his postgame interview on the court when the subject turned to the next opponent for the Spartans in the East Region.
Michigan beat Montana in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan coach John Beilein didn't need to worry after all.
Michigan is without defensive back Lavert Hill and wide receiver Nico Collins at spring practice after both had unspecified procedures.
Matt McQuaid scored a career-high 27 points, Cassius Winston converted the go-ahead layup in the closing minute, and No. 6 Michigan State rallied to beat No. 10 Michigan 65-60 for its sixth Big Ten Tournament championship on Sunday.
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While it might not land a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Big Ten was arguably the nation's top conference during the regular season.
Winston is the second Michigan State player in four years named AP's Big Ten player of the year, joining Denzel Valentine in 2016.
Cassius Winston struggled to make shots for more than a half and his rivals took advantage, controlling a game with a share of the Big Ten title at stake.
No. 7 Michigan (26-4, 15-4) at No. 9 Michigan State (24-6, 15-4), Saturday night. The winner clinches at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship and will own it outright if Purdue (22-8, 15-4) is upset by last-place Northwestern on Saturday afternoon.
Michigan's dynamic duo of defensive end Rashan Gary and linebacker Devin Bush also helped themselves with strong showings Sunday.
As Frank Clark continued to impress in the final season of his rookie contract, the Seattle Seahawks kept saying he would be part of their long-term plans.
Ignas Brazdeikis scored 21 points, Jon Teske had 11 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 9 Michigan pulled away from 17th-ranked Maryland in a 69-62 victory Sunday.
