By Rod Beard The Detroit News Comments Ann Arbor — Michigan coach John Beilein had to work on his birthday, but it was all worth it. Beilein turned 60 and his Wolverines gave him a suitable present — a hard-fought, 76-74 overtime victory over rival Ohio State on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. The teams entered the game tied for second place in the Big Ten, but U-M averted the season sweep after falling at Columbus last month. Tim Hardaway hit six 3-pointers and had 17 of his 23 points in the second half. Trey Burke had 16 points and eight assists and Mitch McGary 14 points and six rebounds for Michigan (21-2, 8-2 Big Ten). Ohio State had won seven of the last eight in the...
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