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Social media reacts to Michigan basketball winning the Big Ten Tournament, downing Wisconsin

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Wisconsin and Michigan both came out looking like teams who played in consecutive days. Despite a championship on the line, both teams appeared sluggish and relied on 3s -- yet they weren't making them. Wisconsin took a 23-21 lead into halftime despite shooting 4-for-24 from deep. Michigan wasn't any better making 3-of-17 from long range. Vlad Goldin led Michigan scoring seven points in the first 20 while guard Tre Donaldson didn't score a bucket after having back-to-back strong performances against Purdue and Maryland.

Michigan came out in the second half struggling to hit its shots once again. Add on foul issues from both Donaldson and Danny Wolf, it led to an LJ Cason sighting. The freshman nailed a couple of 3s to get the Wolverines back into the game after getting down by nine points. Wolf re-entered the game and hit back-to-back shots to tie the game up at 45-all.

Once Michigan took its first lead, the Wolverines weren't going to give it back. In a review frenzy to end the game, the Wolverines came through in the clutch while Wisconsin missed nine shots in a row. Michigan came out on top to capture the Big Ten Tournament Championship, 59-53. Goldin and Donaldson led Michigan scoring 11 points in a balanced attack.

Here's what social media had to say about the Wolverines' win:

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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