US EditionMichigan Basketball Clamps Down Late to Knock Off No. 5 Nebraska
Michigan overcame a first-half deficit by limiting Nebraska to one 3-pointer in the second half, securing a 75-72 win and a three-way Big Ten tie, coach May said.
- On Tuesday, Michigan rallied late for a three-point victory at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, with Trey McKenney's baseline basket at 1:07 giving the Wolverines their first lead since 3-2.
- A second-half defensive push by Michigan limited the Cornhuskers to just one made 3-point basket in the second half and held them scoreless late.
- Stat leaders include Morez Johnson Jr. with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Pryce Sandfort and Jamarques Lawrence each scored 20 for Nebraska, and Michigan shot 47 percent overall.
- With the win, Michigan moves into a three-way Big Ten tie with Nebraska and Michigan State at 19-1 and 9-1, then travels to face Michigan State Friday in East Lansing.
- Despite key absences, Nebraska played a high-scoring first half with over 50 percent shooting before going scoreless in the final 3:21 against Michigan.
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No. 3 Michigan hands No. 5 Nebraska its first loss, 75-72, on Trey McKenney’s go-ahead layup
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Trey McKenney made a tiebreaking layup with 1:07 left and No. 3 Michigan rallied past No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 on Tuesday night to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss this season. Morez Johnson Jr. had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Wolverines (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten), who trailed for 36-plus minutes before holding Nebraska scoreless over the final 3:15. Jamarques Lawrence missed a 3-pointer with 4 seconds remaining for the short-…
The Tribune-Democrat
The Caledonian RecordNO. 3 MICHIGAN 75, NO. 5 NEBRASKA 72
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Associated Press News
No. 5 Nebraska short-handed against No. 3 Michigan, missing forward Rienk Mast, guard Braden Frager
No. 5 Nebraska is short-handed against No. 3 Michigan. The Cornhuskers were without forward Rienk Mast and guard Braden Frager against the Wolverines on Tuesday night.
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