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Michigan owns double-digit lead on Michigan State at half
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Michigan is just one half away from clinching an outright regular season B1G title.
The Wolverines own a 39-28 advantage at home against rival Michigan State through the first half. With a win over the Spartans, Michigan will clinch an outright B1G regular season crown and secure the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.
Eli Brooks led the way for Michigan with 9 points through the first 20 minutes. Hunter Dickinson and Franz Wagner each had 8, Brandon Johns Jr. scored 6 and Mike Smith and Isaiah Livers each chipped in 4 points.
Dickinson was the team’s leading rebounder with 4 boards.
Mike Smith tiptoes the baseline and delivers a great pass.
True point guard for @umichbball. pic.twitter.com/modp3Y6rpw
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 5, 2021
Michigan State is getting a strong performance from Aaron Henry, who’s scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, but hasn’t gotten much else from anyone on the floor. The Spartans are also getting outrebounded 16-9.
Thursday night’s game is the first of a home-and-home series to end the regular season. The two teams will meet again Sunday.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB