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U of M athletics paused, student test positive for B117 COVID variant

January 26, 2021 11:40pm EST

All of the University of Michigan athletics are on pause after COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant.

No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

January 22, 2021 11:52pm EST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan Howard put the emphasis on defense from the first time his entire team practiced this season.

No. 7 Michigan back on track after 87-63 rout of Maryland

January 19, 2021 10:28pm EST

Mike Smith made three early 3-pointers as No. 7 Michigan raced to a 17-3 lead, and the Wolverines had little difficulty beating Maryland 87-63 on Tuesday night.

Michigan hires Ravens' Macdonald as defensive coordinator

January 17, 2021 7:00pm EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan hired Baltimore Ravens linebacker coach Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator.

No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp

January 16, 2021 4:40pm EST

Liam Robbins had 22 points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes to lead No. 23 Minnesota to a 75-57 victory over No. 7 Michigan on Saturday, handing the Wolverines their first loss.

The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

January 13, 2021 11:19pm EST

Michigan State’s basketball game at No. 5 Iowa on Thursday night has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues with the Spartans.

Williams-led Purdue rallies to beat No. 23 Michigan St 55-54

January 8, 2021 11:51pm EST

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Trevion Williams knew no one doubted he would get the ball when Purdue had a chance to score a go-ahead basket against No. 23 Michigan State.

Michigan decides to stick with Jim Harbaugh with 5-year deal

January 8, 2021 5:54pm EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal on Friday.

Report: Jim Harbaugh agrees to 4-year contract extension with Michigan

January 8, 2021 4:51pm EST

Harbaugh has agreed to a contract extension with the school according to ESPN's Adam Shefter, putting to rest rumors of a return to the NFL.

Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57

January 6, 2021 11:12pm EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Freshman Hunter Dickinson scored a season-high 28 points as No. 10 Michigan pulled away and beat No. 16 Minnesota 82-57 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.

No. 16 Michigan routs No. 19 Northwestern 85-66

January 3, 2021 11:57pm EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson, Franz Wagner and unbeaten Michigan look ready to contend in a loaded Big Ten.

Henry scores 27 points, No. 17 Michigan State beats Nebraska

January 2, 2021 11:03pm EST

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Aaron Henry scored a career-high 27 points and No. 17 Michigan State ended a three-game losing streak with a 84-77 victory over Nebraska on Saturday night.

No. 16 Michigan tops Maryland 84-73, win streak hits eight

December 31, 2020 10:56pm EST

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Freshman Hunter Dickinson had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten with an 84-73 win over Maryland on Thursday night.

No. 21 Minnesota beats bad-shooting No. 17 Mich. St. 81-56

December 28, 2020 10:49pm EST

Liam Robbins had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, leading a stifling effort by No. 21 Minnesota on defense to beat No. 17 Michigan State 81-56 on Monday night.

Wagner, No. 19 Michigan return with 80-69 win over Nebraska

December 25, 2020 9:07pm EST

Franz Wagner had 20 points and No. 19 Michigan scored 10 straight points early in the second half to pull away from Nebraska in an 80-69 victory Friday.

Trice scores 29, No. 9 Wisconsin beats Michigan State 85-76

December 25, 2020 5:29pm EST

D'Mitrk Trice scored a season-high 29 points in lifting No. 9 Wisconsin to a 85-76 win over No. 12 Michigan State.