Late defense seals Michigan's 75-72 win over Nebraska in top-five Big Ten showdown
No. 3 Michigan edged No. 5 Nebraska 75-72 in a tense Big Ten showdown, overcoming a second-half scoring drought and 19 turnovers to seal the win in the final minute behind a clutch steal by Trey McKenney and crucial free throws by Aday Mara; Nebraska, missing two top scorers, started hot from three and led most of the first half, but Michigan's defense and late execution preserved the win and tightened the Big Ten race.