The Boilermakers couldn't get into their offense with Michigan's defense contributing to tough shots in a physical game.

Michigan basketball had a double-bye in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and managed to blow out 6-seed Purdue as the 3-seed. But things are getting more difficult for the Wolverines in the semifinals as they take on 2-seed Maryland -- a team the maize and blue lost 71-65 to just 10 days ago.

ESPN's Joe Lunardi has had Michigan projected as a No. 5 or No. 6 seed in a back-and-forth way since the Wolverines hit their drought. But after a massive win over a good Purdue t