Ian KressWed, February 25, 2026 at 3:50 AM UTC·1 min readLANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – In year two of the Dusty May era, the Michigan men’s basketball program is on top of the Big Ten.
The Wolverines defeated Minnesota on Tuesday, 77-67, and clinched at least a share of the conference title. A win at Illinois on Friday would give Michigan the Big Ten title outright.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith standout Yaxel Lendeborg being held scoreless, the Wolverines led 32-28 at halftime on Tuesday. It was the fewest points Michigan has scored in a first half this season.
Lengeborg would get on the board in the second half and finished with 3 points. Point guard Elliot Cadeau had a team-high 15 points and was one of four Wolverines to score in double figures.
Michigan improves to 26-2 (16-1 Big Ten) this season and will play two road games, at Illinois and at Iowa, before closing out the season at home against rival Michigan State on Sunday, March 8.
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