Dusty May and Michigan players met with the media in the locker room after Michigan’s 4-point win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal.

Michigan basketball survived a scare against its biggest rival. No. 3 Michigan beat Ohio State 71-67 in the quarterfinal of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, surviving a late run from the 8-seed Buckeyes.

Ohio State got its shot against its rival in a weekend afternoon home game, and No. 2 Michigan made the Buckeyes pay for all of it. The Wolverines (22-1, 12-1 Big Ten) never trailed, blew the game open in the second half and handed the Buckeyes (15-8,

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.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAM game from March 13, 2026 on ESPN.

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. speaks with reporters after losing to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament on March 13, 2026.

The Big Ten men's basketball tournament continues March Madness 2026 action with quarterfinal games today. Start time, how to watch Michigan-Ohio State game.

It's Ohio State vs Michigan in the 2026 Big Ten men's basketball tournament. Follow along for live score and game updates from the United Center in Chicago.