Michigan Clinches at Least a Big Ten Share With 77-67 Win Over Minnesota

No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 to secure at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, improving to 26-2 overall and 16-1 in conference play. Six takeaways: Michigan steadied after recent rebounding/paint concerns, but defensive lapses persist; Elliot Cadeau bounced back with 15 points, five assists and four rebounds; reserve guard L.J. Cason continued to prove himself with 14 points and five rebounds; Trey McKenney showed continued growth with 12 points on 4-for-8 from three; next up is a showdown with No. 10 Illinois with a chance to clinch the outright title, though the defense will need to stay dialed in for a national championship run.