Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

Northwestern’s late rally falls short in an 85-78 road loss to Michigan

Michigan held the lead for the final 10 minutes and finished off Northwestern in the final minute after seeing its late 10-point lead cut in half.

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

The Wolverines held the lead for the final 10 minutes and finished off the Wildcats in the final minute after seeing their late 10-point lead cut in half.

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

Kobe Bufkin scored 20 points, Jett Howard had 16 points and seven assists, and Michigan defeated Northwestern 85-78. There were four ties and seven lead changes in the second half before an 8-0 run…

Bufkin scores 20, Michigan holds off Northwestern 85-78

Kobe Bufkin scored 20 points, Jett Howard had 16 points and seven assists, and Michigan defeated Northwestern 85-78. There were four ties and seven lead changes in the second half

MICHIGAN 85, NORTHWESTERN 78

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Rapid Recap: Michigan 85, Northwestern 78

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Fresh off a heartbreaking three-point loss to Rutgers on Wednesday, Northwestern traveled east on Sunday for a rendezvous with Michigan. In what became a back-and-forth affair, the Wolverines pulled away late, winning 85-78. The Wildcats (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) got behind the proverbial 8-ball after a lifeless start to open the... The post Rapid Recap: Michigan 85, Northwestern 78 appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.