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Michigan Defeats Northwestern 85-78 - Recap
Michigan earned a 85-78 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, getting 20 points from Kobe Bufkin at Crisler Center.
Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.5-point spread as a favorite.
Michigan got 17 points from Dug McDaniel and another 16 points from Jett Howard. Jett Howard contributed 7 assists, while Hunter Dickinson cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Northwestern got a 22-point performance from Boo Buie, who was supported by 16 points from Robbie Beran. Boo Buie had 5 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Matthew Nicholson grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was 39-38 at the break.
Michigan had a 38-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Michigan takes its act on the road to face Maryland looking for another win. For Northwestern, they head on the road to face Iowa.