Michigan Wolverines defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 85-83 in a close Big Ten basketball game on Saturday, extending their winning streak to seven games. With 4.6 seconds remaining, Roddy Gayle Jr. scored the winning basket on a controversial goaltending call. Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf recorded double-doubles for Michigan, with Goldin scoring 20 points and Wolf adding 13.
Iowa’s Payton Sandfort contributed 19 points, including hitting four of his last five 3-point attempts to help tie the game at 83. Despite Iowa’s efforts, Michigan’s strong performance, shooting 55% from the field, ultimately secured the win. The Wolverines struggled from beyond the arc but dominated the boards, leading to their victory.
Michigan will face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, while Iowa is set to play Iowa State on Thursday. The intense matchup between the Wolverines and the Hawkeyes showcased the competitive spirit of Big Ten basketball.
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