ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Danny Wolf played a pivotal role in leading No. 20 Michigan to a thrilling 75-73 victory over No. 7 Purdue on Tuesday night, contributing 15 points, including crucial free throws in the closing seconds of the game.

Roddy Gayle Jr. added 14 points for the Wolverines (19-5, 11-2 Big Ten), while Tre Donaldson and Vladimir Goldin each chipped in with 12 points.

Purdue (19-6, 11-3) was guided by Braden Smith, who scored a game-high 24 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer supported with 22 and 15 points, respectively.

The game saw Michigan trailing for a significant portion, fighting back from a 48-38 disadvantage at the 14:44 mark in the second half. A strong 19-9 scoring run culminated in a 3-pointer from Nimari Burnett with just over five minutes remaining, leveling the score. The final minutes were tightly contested, with neither team gaining more than a four-point lead thereafter.

Despite maintaining an edge for most of the match, Purdue found themselves challenged by Michigan, who went into halftime down by just two points at 37-35.

This matchup was notable as it was the first time since 2018 that both teams faced off while ranked. With this win, Michigan halted Purdue’s four-game winning streak.

**Key Takeaways**

With this victory, the Wolverines have guaranteed at least a tie for the top position in the Big Ten standings.

**Key Moment**

In the final seconds, Smith landed a 3-pointer for Purdue to close the gap but ultimately missed a buzzer-beater attempt that would have secured the win for his team.

**Key Statistic**

Michigan’s bench made a remarkable contribution, outscoring Purdue’s 21-0, with eight of the nine Wolverines getting on the scoreboard.

**Upcoming Games**

Purdue is set to host Wisconsin on Saturday, while Michigan will travel to face Ohio State on Sunday.