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Michigan 59, Minnesota 57

The Detroit News
Michigan players celebrate with Charles Matthews after sinking the buzzer beater, defeating the Minnesota Gophers, 59-57, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 22, 2019.
Michigan players celebrate with Charles Matthews after sinking the buzzer beater, defeating the Minnesota Gophers, 59-57, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 22, 2019.
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Michigan ' s Jon Teske blocks a shot attempt by Minnesota ' s Jordan Murphy, left, in the first half.
Michigan's Jon Teske blocks a shot attempt by Minnesota's Jordan Murphy, left, in the first half.
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Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) defends a shot by Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the first half.
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) defends a shot by Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) drives past Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) in the first half.
Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) drives past Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) in the first half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) in the first half.
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Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) knocks the ball away from Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) in the first half.
Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) knocks the ball away from Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Minnesota guard Isaiah Washington (11) in the first half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Minnesota guard Isaiah Washington (11) in the first half.
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) drives on Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa (21) in the first half.
Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) drives on Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa (21) in the first half.
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Players celebrate after Michigan ' s Charles Matthews, center, makes a shot at the buzzer to win the game, 59-57.
Players celebrate after Michigan's Charles Matthews, center, makes a shot at the buzzer to win the game, 59-57.
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Zavier Simpson reacts after the win over the Gophers.
Zavier Simpson reacts after the win over the Gophers.
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Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) tangles up with Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) going for a rebound in the second half.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) tangles up with Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) going for a rebound in the second half.
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Kids sort of dance during a timeout in the second half.
Kids sort of dance during a timeout in the second half.
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) drives between Minnesota guards Dupree McBrayer (1) and Amir Coffey (5) in the second half.
Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) drives between Minnesota guards Dupree McBrayer (1) and Amir Coffey (5) in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein in the second half.
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Michigan center Jon Teske (15) goes to the bench with a bloody nose in the second half.
Michigan center Jon Teske (15) goes to the bench with a bloody nose in the second half.
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Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) guards Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the second half.
Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) guards Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) tries to shoot over Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24) in the second half.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) tries to shoot over Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24) in the second half.
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Minnesota players react after Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) hits a 3-pointer with 24.7 seconds to go in the second half
Minnesota players react after Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) hits a 3-pointer  with 24.7 seconds to go in the second half
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Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) defends the next to last shot attempt by Michigan, this one by Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the second half.
Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) defends the next to last shot attempt by Michigan, this one by Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) shoots his second free throw after Minnesota is called for a flagrant foul in the second half.
Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) shoots his second free throw after Minnesota is called for a flagrant foul in the second half.
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Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) guards Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13), front, in the second half.
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) guards Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13), front, in the second half.
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Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) shoots over Michigan center Jon Teske (15) in the second half.
Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) shoots over Michigan center Jon Teske (15) in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, talks with guard Jordan Poole (2) in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, talks with guard Jordan Poole (2) in the second half.
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Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) and Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24) converge on Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, center, in the second half.
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) and Minnesota forward Eric Curry (24) converge on Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis, center, in the second half.
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Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) takes a shot over Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) in the second half.
Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) takes a shot over Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) comes up with a steal in the second half.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) comes up with a steal in the second half.
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Some fans stand while Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) shoots a free throw in the second half.
Some fans stand while Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) shoots a free throw in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, confers with assistant coaches Saddi Washington, left, and Luke Yaklich in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, confers with assistant coaches Saddi Washington, left, and Luke Yaklich in the second half.
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An official comes over to the television desk while the final shot of the game is being reviewed.
An official comes over to the television desk while the final shot of the game is being reviewed.
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