Up by as many as 13, Michigan basketball gave away a lead in the second stanza to Wake Forest, which went up by seven and was five minutes from sweeping the Wolverines. Michigan climbed back to tie it with free throws and a clutch three-pointer by Roddy Gayle Jr. with under two minutes remaining. Overtime ensued, and the victors prevailed by the slightest of margins. Here are three of the takeaways from the escape.
1. Wins like this will matter more in March
366 days ago, Michigan lost this contest by a deuce.