Michigan vs Purdue: Big Ten Championship Clash

0:00On March 15, Michigan faces Purdue in the Big Ten Championship game this Sunday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It's a rematch after Michigan beat Purdue 91 to 80 earlier this season at Macchi Arena. Both teams entered as conference favorites and have battled through tight tournament wins to reach this point. Michigan has thrived in dramatic fashion during the Big Ten tournament. They started with a close victory over Ohio State, then Edge was constant 68-65 in the semi-finals thanks to lay heroics and buzzer-beater plays. Now playing their third game in three days, the Wolverines rely on a tight rotation of just eight players after losing LJ Kason for the season. Purdue looked dominant early, crushing Northwestern and controlling Nebraska before grinding out a 73-66 win over UCLA on Friday. Despite injury sideline and key players like Tyler Bilado and limiting Donovan Den, Purdue leaned on offensive rebounds and bench depth to advance. The Boilermakers hold an edge in stamina and reserves, with no player exceeding 32 minutes

1:05in their last game. Meanwhile, Purdue's Braden Smith is on the cusp of history, just 12 assists from tying and 13 from breaking the all-time college basketball, record. This clash pits experience against talent in what could be a classic, especially with Selection Sunday right around the corner. Students won't want to miss it.