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Gut reactions to Michigan Basketball’s huge win over Michigan State

By Chris Peterson

Mar 1, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; aMichigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) is defended by Michigan State Spartans forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half t Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; aMichigan Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson (1) is defended by Michigan State Spartans forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half t Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan basketball got a much-needed win on Tuesday night and Hunter Dickinson’s performance was the biggest reason why. 

The Michigan basketball team had its proverbial back against the wall heading into Tuesday’s matchup with Michigan State and the Wolverines played like it.

Especially Hunter Dickinson.

We said that Dickinson having a dominant performance was going to be a huge key for the Wolverines against the Spartans and he delivered in a big way. Dickinson started the game 4-for-4 and finished 13-of-19 for 33 points. He also grabbed nine rebounds and blocked four shots, while turning the ball over just once.

Others stepped up too. Frankie Collins played a bigger role than expected due to early foul trouble for DeVane Jones and the freshman delivered a stellar half of basketball. He didn’t score but dished out four assists and had two steals.

Terrance Williams III knocked down three 3-pointers and even Brandon Johns hit one. Caleb Houstan was good again at home and Jones, even though he was sidelined for most of the first half, had nine in the second half and had just one second-half turnover.

Michigan shot 58 percent from 3-point range, while the Spartans shot just 31 and the Wolverines did a stellar job defensively until the last 10 minutes or so.

Even still, Hunter Dickinson was good enough to bring home the win, a win that greatly increased Michigan’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament. Here are the gut reactions

Gut Reactions from Michigan basketball’s win over Michigan State

  • That was the best game of Hunter Dickinson’s Michigan career.
  • It came at the perfect time.
  • Michigan isn’t out of the woods yet. It needs to beat Iowa Thursday.
  • Atta boy, Frankie Collins. He looked like the future starting point guard.
  • What a clutch night from Terrance Williams.
  • Caleb Houstan is somehow an unsung hero with 16 points.
  • The culture is strong.
  • Michigan looked like an NCAA Tournament team but needs to do it in back-to-back games.
  • So happy for Phil Martelli and the staff, plus the seniors.
  • Michigan seems ready to peak.
  • Go Blue!

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