The Michigan Wolverines are the first team in seven years to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champions. Zavier Simpson, Moe Wagner and Jon Teske led the 15th-ranked Wolverines to a 75-66 win over No. 8 Purdue in the conference title game at Madison Square Garden. Simpson was a spark on both ends of the court, finishing with 10 points, five assists and five rebounds. Wagner had a team-high 17 points in just 17 minutes, sitting out much of the game due to foul trouble. But the key to the win was Michigan’s backup center as Teske delivered 12 of his 14 points in the first half while spelling Wagner. Teske provided a one-handed slam that put the Wolverines ahead 66-48. Isaac Haas had a game-high 23 points for the Boilermakers, but Carsen Edwards and Vincent Edwards combined for only 16 on 6-of-22 shooting. Michigan shot 50 percent and committed just five turnovers despite playing for the fourth time in as many days.
Hail to the Victors… again
