The No. 11 Michigan Wolverines are set for their second series in a month with the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans. Three weeks ago in a home-and-home series, both road teams prevailed. First, it was the Wolverines dominating at Munn, 7-1, and on the subsequent Saturday, it was the Spartans overcoming a 4-1 second-period deficit to come back and win, 7-5.
With Big Ten and NCAA Tournament seeding swinging every weekend, this two-game series is pivotal for the two rivals as they jockey for postseason positioning. Not to mention, the Duel in the D Trophy is on the line in Saturday’s matchup in Detroit; a trophy the Wolverines have won six consecutive times, a fact that is not lost on anyone in East Lansing.