Ohio State 67, at Michigan 71

CHICAGO (Interstat) — In a tense, physical clash that underscored the intensity of the Big Ten, the Michigan Wolverines held off a persistent Ohio State Buckeyes squad for a 71-67 victory in a conference tournament semifinal on Friday afternoon at the United Center. The win, Michigan’s third over their rival this season, advanced the Wolverines to the championship game and improved their formidable record to 30-2. Ohio State, which had won four straight entering the contest, concluded its season at 21-12. The game was ultimately decided by Michigan’s superior efficiency in converting Ohio State’s mistakes into points and a dominant… Read more...