Hoosiers defeat Michigan 73-71

Every time Michigan made a run at Indiana on Thursday night, the Hoosiers answered.

In a game where the Hoosiers never trailed, IU (14-1, 2-1) made numerous crucial plays down the stretch in earning a 73-71 victory against Michigan (12-3, 2-1) at Assembly Hall.

Leading 70-68 with less than a minute to play, senior guard Verdell Jones III hit a baseline jumper as the shot clock was running out to preserve the victory.

Michigan guard Stu Douglass hit a 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds remaining to cut the score to 72-71.

IU junior Christian Watford hit one-of-two free throws, and a desperation heave by Michigan guard Zach Novak went begging at the buzzer.

Watford led IU with 25 points and freshman forward Cody Zeller had 18 as no other Hoosier scored more than eight points.