BIG TEN

Michigan 69, Michigan State 50

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(From left) Michigan forward Terrance Williams II, guard Luke Wilson, and forward Isaiah Livers celebrate after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
(From left) Michigan forward Terrance Williams II, guard Luke Wilson, and forward Isaiah Livers celebrate after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard hugs guard Eli Brooks near the end of a game.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard hugs guard Eli Brooks near the end of a game.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard holds up a sign while celebrating a 69-50 win over Michigan State to win the Big Ten title.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard holds up a sign while celebrating a 69-50 win over Michigan State to win the Big Ten title.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers cuts down the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State to win the Big Ten title.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers cuts down the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State to win the Big Ten title.
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Michigan State guard Jack Hoiberg looks away as Michigan celebrates after a game between Michigan and Michigan State.
Michigan State guard Jack Hoiberg looks away as Michigan celebrates after a game between Michigan and Michigan State.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers slides around in confetti after the Wolverines defeat Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers slides around in confetti after the Wolverines defeat Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
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Go through the gallery to view the Detroit News Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings for the week of March 8 compiled by Matt Charboneau.
Go through the gallery to view the Detroit News Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings for the week of March 8 compiled by Matt Charboneau.
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Michigan guard Jace Howard, right, celebrates with his teammates after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title.
Michigan guard Jace Howard, right, celebrates with his teammates after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title.
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The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning the Big Ten title in a 69-50 win over Michigan State, at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
The Michigan Wolverines celebrate after winning the Big Ten title in a 69-50 win over Michigan State, at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
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Michigan guard Luke Wilson is all smiles while cutting down a piece of the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State.
Michigan guard Luke Wilson is all smiles while cutting down a piece of the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State.
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The Wolverines celebrate after defeating Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
The Wolverines celebrate after defeating Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title at Crisler Center, in Ann Arbor, March 4, 2021.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith is all smiles while cutting down a piece of the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title.
Michigan guard Mike Smith is all smiles while cutting down a piece of the net after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State 69-50 to win the Big Ten title.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford drives to the basket in the second half.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford drives to the basket in the second half.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers tries to drive the ball.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers tries to drive the ball.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket over the top of Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier in the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket over the top of Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier in the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson celebrates after a dunk in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson celebrates after a dunk in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo sits on the bench during warmups before a game.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo sits on the bench during warmups before a game.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson, left, and teammate guard Eli Brooks celebrate a dunk in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson, left, and teammate guard Eli Brooks celebrate a dunk in the second half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells at his players in the second half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells at his players in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Julius Marble II in the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Julius Marble II in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts, left, and forward Julius Marble II react after a foul in the first half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts, left, and forward Julius Marble II react after a foul in the first half.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks tries to block a shot by Michigan State guard Joshua Langford in the first half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks tries to block a shot by Michigan State guard Joshua Langford in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells at his players in the first half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells at his players in the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks to forward Isaiah Livers in the first half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks to forward Isaiah Livers in the first half.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry battle for a loose ball in the first half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry battle for a loose ball in the first half.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers drives the ball towards Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. in the first half.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers drives the ball towards Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford drives the ball while being defended by Michigan forward Isaiah Livers in the first half.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford drives the ball while being defended by Michigan forward Isaiah Livers in the first half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith drives the ball past Michigan State forward Julius Marble II in the first half.
Michigan guard Mike Smith drives the ball past Michigan State forward Julius Marble II in the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner drives to the basket ahead of Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner drives to the basket ahead of Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown in the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner and Michigan State guard Joshua Langford battle for the ball in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner and Michigan State guard Joshua Langford battle for the ball in the first half.
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Michigan guard Chaundee Brown drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown in the first half.
Michigan guard Chaundee Brown drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown in the first half.
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Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker cheers on the basketball team in the first half.
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker cheers on the basketball team in the first half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown, left, grabs a rebound ahead of teammate forward Thomas Kithier as Michigan guard Eli Brooks, left, and center Hunter Dickinson defend in the first half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown, left, grabs a rebound ahead of teammate forward Thomas Kithier as Michigan guard Eli Brooks, left, and center Hunter Dickinson defend in the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier in the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson drives to the basket while being defended by Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier in the first half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith calls out a play while being guarded by Michigan State guard Rocket Watts in the first half.
Michigan guard Mike Smith calls out a play while being guarded by Michigan State guard Rocket Watts in the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard.
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