ncaab Game Recap
Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Recap - Michigan Wins 68-51
Michigan grabbed a 68-51 win over Northwestern on Thursday, behind a 19-point effort from Hunter Dickinson at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bettors who backed Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Michigan got 15 points from Kobe Bufkin and another 14 points from Joey Baker. Dug McDaniel contributed 9 assists, while Kobe Bufkin cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Northwestern got a 23-point performance from Boo Buie, who was supported by 10 points from Chase Audige. Boo Buie had 8 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Matthew Nicholson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Michigan had a 38-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Michigan takes its act home to face Ohio State looking for another win. For Northwestern, they head on the road to face Wisconsin.