No. 3 Michigan claimed the Big Ten regular-season championship Friday night, defeating No. 10 Illinois 84-70 to clinch the title outright.
In a matchup between two top-10 teams, Michigan delivered an 84-point performance and pulled away for a 14-point victory. The result secured the conference crown, leaving no doubt in the standings about the Wolverines’ place at the top.
Big Ten title secured
With the win, Michigan officially locked up the Big Ten regular-season title. Illinois, ranked 10th, saw its bid to disrupt Michigan’s path to the championship end with the road loss.
The victory capped a statement night for Michigan, which paired a marquee win with the conference’s top prize in the regular season.