Ann Arbor — The ACC/Big Ten Challenge has had its share of thrilling battles, memorable moments and upsets over the past two decades.
With the curtains closing on the interconference series after this season, Michigan looked like it was on its way to writing a fitting final chapter.
Instead, the Wolverines let an 11-point halftime lead slip away and freshman wing Jett Howard had his potential winning shot stuffed as they kicked off a critical week with a crushing 70-68 loss to No. 3 Virginia on Tuesday night at Crisler Center.
“We just didn't execute down the stretch,” junior forward Terrance Williams II said.