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Michigan Defeats Rutgers 71-64 - Recap
Michigan got 20 points from Franz Wagner en route to a 71-64 victory over Rutgers on Thursday at Crisler Center.
Michigan earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.0-point spread.
Michigan got 12 points from Mike Smith and another 10 points from Hunter Dickinson. Eli Brooks contributed 4 assists, while Hunter Dickinson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Rutgers got 16 points from Jacob Young in a losing cause and another 13 points from Myles Johnson. Geo Baker contributed 2 assists for them, while Caleb McConnell had 7 rebounds.
Michigan led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Michigan had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Michigan heads into a battle against Ohio State. Rutgers, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland.