University Park, Pa. — Michigan managed to keep Penn State’s 3-point shooting in check in the first meeting earlier this month.
Sunday’s rematch at Bryce Jordan Center was a completely different story.
The Nittany Lions seized control with an overwhelming 18-0 run late in the first half that was fueled by 3-pointers and buried the Wolverines under an avalanche of long-range shots in a lopsided 83-61 loss.
Freshman wing Jett Howard finished with 21 points in his return to the starting lineup for Michigan (11-10, 5-5 Big Ten) after injuring his left ankle last week and missing Thursday’s matchup against No.