US EditionNo. 2 Michigan Escapes as Penn State Rims 3-Point Try at Buzzer
Michigan’s No. 2 Wolverines remain undefeated with a narrow 74-72 win over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center, fueled by L.J. Cason’s early 14 points and a clutch late free throw by Aday Mara.
- On Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, No. 2 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team beat Penn State Nittany Lions men's basketball team 74-72 at Bryce Jordan Center, securing their unbeaten season with key defensive stops in the final 16 seconds.
- With Kayden Mingo ruled out pregame, L.J. Cason tied a career high with 14 first-half points off the Michigan bench, while Penn State adjusted its starting lineup.
- Momentum shifted when Penn State answered with a 12-0 run to cut Michigan's 63-48 lead to 63-60, while Ivan Juric scored 20 and Freddie Dilione V had 17 for Penn State.
- Tuesday's narrow result marks Michigan's first single-digit win in 53 days, and Michigan now returns home to host Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday.
- Michigan's start is its best since 2018-19, despite Penn State's rebounding margin of 43-37 and 22 second-chance points tightening the game.
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Cason leads No. 2 Michigan to 74-72 win over Penn State
L.J. Cason scored 14 points and No. 2 Michigan held on to beat Penn State 74-72. Nimari Burnett and Trey McKenney had 12 points each and Yaxel Lendeborg added 10 for the Wolverines (14-0, 4-0 Big Ten), off to their best start since opening the 2018-19 season 17-0.
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Detroit Free PressMichigan basketball goes cold on 3s, weathers Penn State upset bid
Michigan basketball score: The No. 1 team in the country almost suffered a shocking upset, as the Wolverines struggled from beyond the perimeter.
No. 2 Michigan narrowly escapes Penn State, 74
STATE COLLEGE — With nine minutes to go in the second half — a time by which the No. 2 Michigan men’s basketball team usually has a firm grasp on their contests — Penn State trailed by just six. And after a 3-point attempt from Lendeborg hit the far side of the rim and ricocheted out of bounds, the Nittany Lions, with a roaring crowd behind them, found themselves in position to slay a giant. The Wolverines (14-0 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) got out sl…
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