Michigan beat Ohio State 71-67 to reach the Big Ten semifinals on March 13, 2026.

No. 3 Michigan advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a 71-67 win over Ohio State on March 13, 2026, overcoming the absence of injured guard L.J. Cason. Aday Mara led the Wolverines with 17 points, including 13 in the second half, while Elliot Cadeau added 15 points, seven assists, and three steals. Trey McKenney scored 12 points, and Michigan held off a late push by Ohio State, led by Bruce Thornton’s 22 points. The win, Michigan’s fifth straight, improves their record to 30-2 and sets up a semifinal matchup against the winner of the Wisconsin-Illinois game.