CHICAGO (Interstat) — Aday Mara scored 16 points and blocked five shots to lead seed Michigan to a 68-65 victory over Wisconsin in a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at United Center.

The teams were tied 28-28 at halftime before the Wolverines pulled ahead in the second half. Michigan dominated inside, outscoring Wisconsin 28-10 in the paint. Austin Rapp led the Badgers with 18 points.

The win improved Michigan’s record to 31-2, while Wisconsin fell to 24-10. The Wolverines avenged a regular-season loss to the Badgers from January.