Big Ten men: Ohio State 68, Michigan 67

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From right, Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2), Franz Wagner (21), Adrien Nunez and Brandon Johns Jr. (23) watch as Michigan's last possession begins in the second half.
From right, Michigan's Isaiah Livers (2), Franz Wagner (21), Adrien Nunez and Brandon Johns Jr. (23) watch as Michigan's last possession begins in the second half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) takes the last shot of the game with Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Musa Jallow (2) defending but misses in the second half.
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) takes the last shot of the game with Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Musa Jallow (2) defending but misses in the second half.
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Ohio State players start to celebrate and Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) is on the floor and Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) walks towards the bench at the end of the game. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
Ohio State players start to celebrate and Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) is on the floor and Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) walks towards the bench at the end of the game. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard acknowledges the fans as he walks off the court with Isaiah Livers, left, after the game.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard acknowledges the fans as he walks off the court with Isaiah Livers, left, after the game.
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Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) puts his jersey over his head as the Michigan team exits the court. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) puts his jersey over his head as the Michigan team exits the court. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) battles Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Ohio State Justice Sueing (14) for the ball in the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) battles Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Ohio State Justice Sueing (14) for the ball in the first half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) dives for the ball but Ohio State forward Justin Ahrens (10) ends up with it in the first half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) dives for the ball but Ohio State forward Justin Ahrens (10) ends up with it in the first half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) and Musa Jallow battle for the rebound in the first half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) and Musa Jallow battle for the rebound in the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks with Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Michigan forward Austin Davis, right, in the first half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard talks with Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Michigan forward Austin Davis, right, in the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Musa Jallow (2) in the first half of a Big Ten Men ' s Basketball Tournament game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 13, 2021.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Musa Jallow (2) in the first half of a Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 13, 2021.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends a shot by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends a shot by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) guards Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the first half.
Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) guards Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) defends a shot by Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) defends a shot by Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the first half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) looks to the basket with Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) defending in the first half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) looks to the basket with Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) defending in the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard sends Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Austin Davis, right,  back to the floor after a chat in the first half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard sends Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Austin Davis, right, back to the floor after a chat in the first half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) puts up a basket over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the first half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) puts up a basket over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gives instructions in the first half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gives instructions in the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) tries to steal the ball from Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) tries to steal the ball from Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) chases Ohio State forward Justice Sueing, front, in the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) chases Ohio State forward Justice Sueing, front, in the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) passes around Ohio State's Justin Ahrens (10) and Ohio State Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) passes around Ohio State's Justin Ahrens (10) and Ohio State Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) goes to the basket over Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) goes to the basket over Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the first half.
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Michigan head coach talks with Eli Brooks (55) and Hunter Dickinson (1) in the first half.
Michigan head coach talks with Eli Brooks (55) and Hunter Dickinson (1) in the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) puts up a basket with Ohio State forward Seth Towns, left, defending in the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) puts up a basket with Ohio State forward Seth Towns, left, defending in the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots over Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots over Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) guards Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) while Michigan center Hunter Dickinson, rear, guards Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) guards Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) while Michigan center Hunter Dickinson, rear, guards Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) discusses the call that gave him his fourth foul in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) discusses the call that gave him his fourth foul in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends a shot by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) and is called for his fifth foul in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) defends a shot by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) and is called for his fifth foul in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) heads for the bench after his fifth foul in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) heads for the bench after his fifth foul in the second half.
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Ohio State's Seth Towns (31), E.J. Liddell (32) CJ Walker (13) smother Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) in the second half. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
Ohio State's Seth Towns (31), E.J. Liddell (32) CJ Walker (13) smother Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) in the second half. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) tries to keep the ball away from Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) in the second half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) tries to keep the ball away from Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) in the second half.
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Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) dunks over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half.
Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) dunks over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) has become a cheerleader because of a foot injury.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) has become a cheerleader because of a foot injury.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) guards Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) guards Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) puts up a shot over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) puts up a shot over Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) shoots and makes a 3-pointer late with Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) defending in the second half.
Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) shoots and makes a 3-pointer late with Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) defending in the second half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) takes the last shot of the game with Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Musa Jallow (2) defending but misses in the second half.
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) takes the last shot of the game with Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) and Musa Jallow (2) defending but misses in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) puts up a shot over Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) puts up a shot over Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) puts up a shot over Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) puts up a shot over Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) in the second half.
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Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Hunter Dickinson (1) guard Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Hunter Dickinson (1) guard Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) are both in pain after a collision in the second half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) are both in pain after a collision in the second half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, left, and athletic trainer Alex Wong, right, check on Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) after a collision with Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32), not shown, in the second half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, left, and athletic trainer Alex Wong, right, check on Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) after a collision with Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32), not shown, in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) prepares to push against Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) prepares to push against Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) prepares to push against Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) prepares to push against Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) tries to stop a pass by Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) with some help from Michigan's Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams II (5) in the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) tries to stop a pass by Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) with some help from Michigan's Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams II (5) in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) tries to go around Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) tries to go around Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) goes to the basket around Ohio State's Seth Towns (31) and E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) goes to the basket around Ohio State's Seth Towns (31) and E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
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Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) is swarmed by Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) and E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) is swarmed by Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) and E.J. Liddell (32) in the second half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) is pressured by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the second half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) is pressured by Ohio State forward Justice Sueing (14) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) puts up a shot over Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the second half.
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) puts up a shot over Ohio State forward Seth Towns (31) in the second half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) battles Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) for a rebound in the second half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) battles Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) for a rebound in the second half.
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Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) drives around Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half.  Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021.  Ohio State wins, 68-67.
Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) drives around Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) in the second half. Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) after the game.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) after the game.
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Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) and Brandon Johns Jr. (23) exit the court after the game.
Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) and Brandon Johns Jr. (23) exit the court after the game.
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Michigan's Mike Smith (12) and Hunter Dickinson (1) exit the floor after the Big Ten semifinal game.
Michigan's Mike Smith (12) and Hunter Dickinson (1) exit the floor after the Big Ten semifinal game.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard walks off the court with Isaiah Livers, left, after the game.  Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021.  Ohio State wins, 68-67.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard walks off the court with Isaiah Livers, left, after the game. Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021. Ohio State wins, 68-67.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) out with an injury watches warmups.  Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) out with an injury watches warmups. Michigan vs Ohio State in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Mar. 13, 2021.
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