Overview
- After Ohio State’s win over Minnesota, Colin White said the Buckeyes were “coming for blood” against Michigan, a comment that circulated widely before the rivalry game.
- Michigan won 74-62 in Ann Arbor on Jan. 23, with Yaxel Lendeborg posting 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.
- Lendeborg said his motivation was to “stick it to Mr. Colin White,” and FOX’s Gus Johnson later named him to the weekly “GOT IT” team following his highlight plays.
- White was loudly booed by the Michigan student section and finished with two points, two rebounds and one assist in nine minutes off the bench.
- Diebler said he hadn’t reprimanded White, framing the chatter as part of the rivalry, and the teams meet again Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS as Michigan chases a Big Ten title and Ohio State seeks to bolster its NCAA Tournament case.