In the Big Ten, winning at home is a must, and Michigan was once again reminded of just how hard wins are to come by in this conference. But in the end, the Wol

Nimari Burnett threw down a two-handed slam dunk that extend the Michigan Wolverines' lead over Penn State Nittany Lions.

ANN ARBOR — In danger of a second straight loss and first home defeat all season, Michigan went on a 9-0 run over the final 1:42 to beat Penn State on Monday night. Tre Donaldson’s step-back 3 with 24 seconds left was the game-winner. The point guard bounced back from a rough performance in a big way to carry the Wolverines.

Tre Donaldson scored 21 points Monday night, including the last seven of a game-ending nine-point flurry that gave Michigan a 76-72 Big Ten Conference win over visiting Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Nimari Burnett is, somewhat quietly, playing the best basketball of his career and shooting the ball better than almost anyone in the nation.

Hooping in the Big Ten takes a lot of resolve, as each game is filled with ebbs and flows, especially for the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan basketball nearly let its hand off the wheel, but held on for a 76-72 lead over Penn State to stay perfect at home

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Michigan men’s basketball goes from a blow out to a “blue out” as Penn State visits Crisler Center on Monday night. The Wolverines will try to shake their most lopsided loss, by far, of the season. Penn State is better than its 3-6 Big Ten record might suggest.

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Just a few days removed from an embarrassing loss on the road, the Michigan Wolverines will try to get back in the win column at home on Monday night against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Watch Michigan on FuboTV (7-day free trial) The Wolverines are licking their wounds after taking on the Purdue Boilermakers last Friday night.

Michigan basketball must improve its physicality in order to reach a championship level after getting "punked" by Purdue.