ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan defeated Indiana 86-72 in a men’s basketball game Tuesday at Crisler Center.

The Wolverines (17-1) led 40-29 at halftime and maintained control in the second half before an announced crowd of 12,707. The Hoosiers (12-7) could not close the gap after the break.

The outcome improved Michigan’s record in Big Ten play. Indiana has lost three of its last four games.

Michigan next hosts Ohio State on Friday. Indiana visits Rutgers the same day.