Michigan Wins Thrilling Matchup with 3/4-Court Heave at the Buzzer
In a stunning turn of events, No. 24 Michigan defeated Indiana 70-67 in their Big Ten matchup on Saturday, thanks to a buzzer-beating shot from Anthony Leal. The three-quarter-court heave as time expired covered the Hoosiers against the point spread, leaving many bettors disappointed.
The Wolverines were favored by 3.5 points but ultimately lost to Indiana’s second straight loss. Michigan improved their record to 10-2 in the Big Ten, while Indiana fell to 14-18 overall. Vladislav Goldin and Tre Donaldson led Michigan with 18 points each, helping them extend their winning streak to four games.
The matchup was significant for both teams, as Michigan native Dusty May, a former student manager under legendary coach Bob Knight, took on his alma mater Indiana. Despite the Hoosiers’ coaching change, fans still viewed May as a potential successor to departing head coach Mike Woodson.
May’s comments after the game, stating he loves being at Michigan and is “very happy to be here,” hinted that he has no intention of returning to Indiana. The win marks a turning point in the Wolverines’ season, but for bettors, it was a bad beat that may take some time to forgive.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/indiana-swishes-tough-bad-beat-with-34-court-buzzer-beater-in-70-67-loss-to-michigan-210021706.html