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Michigan toys with another lowly opponent, ready for Big Ten games

Michigan coach John Beilein recaps the win over Binghamton on Dec. 30, 2018 at Crisler Center. Aria Gerson, Special to the Detroit Free Press

John Beilein had a lot of goals for the season. Being undefeated come Big Ten play was not one of them.

In fact, in some ways, the Michigan basketball coach would prefer some early-season losses. Sometimes, it takes some adversity for a team to find its true identity.

And yet, it’s the end of December. Big Ten play resumes next week. And after beating Binghamton, 72-54, the No.