Fansided · Jan 24
3 observations from a satisfying win for Michigan over Ohio State
Three observations from another double-digit win for Michigan basketball, this time over Ohio State.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) goes to the basket against Ohio State forward Amare Bynum (1) during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThere was no way Michigan basketball was going to lose the night Trey Burke got his number retired. Still, there were some nervous moments, especially in the first half.
Michigan didn't shoot well from deep (21 percent). That, coupled with too many first-half turnovers, and missed free throws, allowed Ohio State to hang around.
