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Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats

College Basketball
#2Michigan
23-1
87-75
Final
Northwestern
10-15
Welsh-Ryan Arena

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MICH leadsBiggest lead MICH 12, NU 16
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MICH355287
NU443175

Who won: Michigan 87-75

The Michigan Wolverines beat the Northwestern Wildcats 87-75 on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Michigan outscored the Northwestern 52-31 in the 2nd half. L.J. Cason led the Michigan in points (18). Jayden Reid led the Northwestern in points (20).

Recap · Feb 11
Cason leads second-half rally as No. 2 Michigan knocks off Northwestern, 87-75

L.J. Cason scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime, helping No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory over Nick Martinelli and Northwestern on Wednesday night.

What it means

  • Michigan 8-0 on the road; Northwestern 7-7 at home.

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Game info

Venue
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL · Attendance 7,039
Officials
Verne Harris (Referee), Earl Walton (Referee), Brian Dorsey (Referee)

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