Michigan basketball honors Trey Burke and beats Ohio State in second half

On the night Michigan raised Trey Burke's jersey at Crisler Center, the Wolverines rallied in the second half to defeat Ohio State 74-62, paced by Yaxel Lendeborg and strong team rebounding.

Michigan raised Trey Burke's jersey at Crisler Center and the home crowd saw the Wolverines pull away in the second half to beat Ohio State 74-62. The game was close through the first half and early in the second before Michigan used an 11-0 run and defensive pressure to create separation. Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara provided much of the scoring and defensive presence. The victory kept Michigan near the top of the Big Ten as the team prepares for its next games. Key details: - Final score: Michigan 74, Ohio State 62 at Crisler Center. - Leading contributors: Yaxel Lendeborg (18 points, 9 rebounds), Morez Johnson Jr. (12 points, 7 rebounds), Aday Mara (11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals). - Other notes: Freshman Trey McKenney scored 12 points; Elliot Cadeau had a game-high eight assists and made key 3-pointers. - Team stats: Michigan held a 36-27 rebounding edge and committed 14 turnovers, with none in the final 7:13. - Context: The game coincided with the raising of Trey Burke's jersey and drew a lively home crowd. Summary: The win featured a decisive second-half series of plays and defensive stops that allowed Michigan to separate and secure a 12-point margin. The victory moved Michigan to 18-1 overall and 8-1 in the Big Ten, and the team will face Nebraska at home next (Tuesday) before traveling to East Lansing for the rivalry game with Michigan State the following Friday.