In a game where Bruce Thorton broke some Big Ten tournament records, the Buckeyes conceded to the Wolverines for the fourth time since Dusty May took over the job in Ann Arbor. Here are three takeaways from the razor-thin 71-67 win over the Buckeyes.
Aday Mara outscored Bruce Thorton in all three wins over the Buckeyes
Without much of an impact from the Big Ten player of the year, Mara elevated his game on both ends of the floor. He's totaled 52 points and eight blocks against the Buckeyes in 2026. As for the Buckeyes, they had as many fast-break points as Yaxel Lendeborg had total points.