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03/13 13:31 CDT Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big
Ten tournament
Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big Ten tournament
By JAY COHEN
AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) --- Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half,
helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67
victory Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points, seven assists and three steals for Michigan in its
fifth consecutive win. Trey McKenney scored 12 points, and Morez Johnson Jr.
finished with 11.
Mara anchored a strong defensive effort that shut down Ohio State in the final
minutes. It was the first game of the tournament for the top-seeded Wolverines
(30-2), while the Buckeyes (21-12) advanced with a 72-69 victory over Iowa on
Thursday.
Michigan is going for its second straight Big Ten tourney title and fifth
overall. Next up is a semifinal matchup with the winner of the
Wisconsin-Illinois game.
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