(EDIT update: UM 66 NW 64 final; OT) Michigan looks to continue its success defending home court. A win tonight would move Michigan into a tie with Illinois for second place in the conference. Of course no game is guaranteed for the favored team (e.g. OSU losing again last night). Game starts at 630 EST. Current standings:
| TEAM | CONF | OVERALL |
| Michigan State | 4-0 | 15-2 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 15-3 |
| Indiana | 3-1 | 15-1 |
| Michigan | 3-1 | 13-3 |
| Purdue | 3-1 | 13-4 |
| Ohio State | 3-2 | 15-3 |
| Iowa | 2-3 | 10-8 |
| Northwestern | 1-2 | 11-4 |
| Wisconsin | 1-3 | 12-5 |
| Penn State | 1-3 | 9-8 |
| Minnesota | 0-4 | 12-5 |
| Nebraska | 0-4 | 8-7 |
Taking care of business against Northwestern and Iowa gets us halfway to a tourney bid (I think 10-8 in the conference makes us a lock for the dance) and opens the door to big possibilities if the guys can win a few against MSU, Indiana, and OSU.
It has been mentioned that the team has basically just held serve all year (winning the ones they were supposed to, dropping a few that were tough/expected losses) but that is how you give yourself a chance for a great season and make sure you're always in contention for a tourney bid.
Hopefully they can keep it up tonight.
It is spelled HOKEAMANIA. Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!