No. 2 Michigan survives Penn State's upset bid in Happy Valley.

Michigan held on for a 74-72 road win over Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center, extending its start to 14-0. Penn State mounted a late rally that ended when a potential game-winning 3 rimmed out as time expired.

No. 2 Michigan narrowly beat Penn State 74-72 at the Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday night. For much of the game Penn State played like an underdog with urgency and energy. Michigan relied on veteran poise and a late defensive stop to preserve the lead. The result extended Michigan's best start in the Dusty May era and left Penn State still seeking its first conference win. Key facts: - The final score was 74-72 in favor of Michigan in State College, Pa. - Michigan improved to 14-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play; Penn State fell to 9-6 and 0-4 in conference games. - Ivan Jurić gave Penn State an early lift, scoring 10 points in the first five minutes and hitting two 3-pointers. - Freddie Dilione V sparked a 14-2 Penn State run late in the game and converted a contested layup with 14 seconds remaining to make it 73-72. - Aday Mara split a pair of free throws after the layup; Elliot Cadeau committed a turnover in the closing sequence; Dilione's final 3-pointer at the buzzer rimmed out. Summary: The win extended Michigan's unbeaten start under coach Dusty May and maintained its early conference momentum. Penn State's comeback brought the game down to the final possession but left a quadrant-one opportunity unclaimed. Michigan's next scheduled opponent is Wisconsin at home.