Following a huge win over Rutgers on Wednesday, Michigan basketball, which has three of the last five games on the road, will play one of those road contests Saturday at Purdue.
The win over Rutgers certainly gives Michigan some breathing room as far as the NCAA tournament is concerned. The Wolverines are 8-7 in the Big Ten and with two home games remaining, getting to at least 10-10 should be doable.
But if the Wolverines want to push for a higher seed or possibly earn a top-four seed and a double-bye in the Big Ten tournament, then winning at Purdue Saturday is essential.