How No. 2 Michigan Basketball Overpowered Ohio State on Sunday

How No. 2 Michigan Basketball Overpowered Ohio State on Sunday

Michigan controlled the glass and limited Ohio State’s offense to hand the Buckeyes their second loss to the Wolverines this season.

No. 2 Michigan plays to its strengths in win over Ohio State, 82-61

Anchored by the tallest frontcourt in the nation, the No. 2 Michigan men’s basketball team is no stranger to physicality. With a few proclaimed ‘dogs’ by Wolverines coach Dusty May, Michigan doesn’t tend to duck opportunities to outmuscle its opponents.  With another chance to put their physicality on display Sunday, the Wolverines remained true to their season-long identity. In a game of bully ball mixed with a touch of finesse, Michigan (22-1 …

Ohio State held to lowest scoring game of the season, falls to No. 2 Michigan 82-61

Guard John Mobley Jr. (0) drives past a pair of Michigan defenders to get under the basket. Michigan beat Ohio State 82-61 Sunday at the Schottenstein Center. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo Editor 17,684 fans packed the Schottenstein Center with hopes of watching the Buckeyes pick up their first ranked win of the season. “Let’s go Bucks” chants rang out from the red-clad crowd as the opening horn sounded, carrying the belief that a long-await…

Michigan 82, Ohio State 61

Michigan 82, Ohio State 61 February 8th, 2026 at 4:15 PM Alex.Drain February 8th, 2026 at 4:15 PM It was Aday's day [Marc-Gregor Campredon] Two weeks ago, Michigan played host to Ohio State at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor and needed the final 10 minutes of the game to separate from the inferior opponent. They eventually won by a solid 12 point margin but that game was back and forth until the Wolverines used the game's final quarter to pull away…

At The Buzzer: Michigan 82, Ohio State 61

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 82-61 win at Ohio State. THE MOMENT Both offenses were rather stagnant in the second half until Trey McKenney got off a great look in the corner, sinking a three to put Michigan up 67-52. It was both the Wolverines’ first 3-pointer in nearly 15 minutes and a bucket that sparked an 8-0 run for Michigan. Yaxel Lendeborg scored in transition, then McKenney put his head down and drove through contact, making both free th…