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No. 2 Michigan crushes Penn St.; Nimari Burnett drops 31 in 21 minutes
Burnett's career-high performance leads Wolverines to blowout win over Nittany Lions
Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:47pm
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Nimari Burnett scored a career-high 31 points to lead the No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines to a dominant 110-69 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten conference matchup on Thursday in Ann Arbor. Burnett shot 11-of-16 from the field and 7-of-10 from 3-point range, while playing just 21 minutes. Michigan shot an impressive 60.6% from the field and 51.7% from 3-point range as a team, and held a commanding 44-21 rebounding advantage over Penn State.
Why it matters
This blowout win continues Michigan's strong start to the season, as they improve to 21-1 overall and 11-1 in Big Ten play. The Wolverines are now off to the best start in program history. For Penn State, the loss drops them to 10-13 overall and 1-11 in conference, as they continue to struggle against top competition in the Big Ten.
The details
Michigan jumped out to a 15-2 lead to start the game and never looked back, taking a 56-24 lead into halftime. The Wolverines shot an incredible 21-of-32 from the field and 7-of-13 from 3-point range in the first half, while Penn State went 0-of-10 from beyond the arc. The second half was more of the same, as Michigan extended their lead to as much as 42 points. The Wolverines reached the 100-point mark with 3:23 remaining, marking the eighth time this season they have scored at least 100 points in a game.
- The game took place on Thursday, February 6, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The players
Nimari Burnett
A standout sophomore guard for the Michigan Wolverines who scored a career-high 31 points in just 21 minutes of action.
L.J. Cason
A Michigan player who scored 12 points in the blowout win.
Trey McKenney
A Michigan player who scored 12 points in the blowout win.
Morez Johnson
A Michigan player who scored 12 points in the blowout win.
Freddie Dilione V
A Penn State player who led the Nittany Lions with 19 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“Nimari Burnett's performance was simply outstanding. He was unstoppable out there.”
— Juwan Howard, Michigan Head Coach
What’s next
Michigan will look to continue their strong start to the season as they take on rival Ohio State on February 12th. Penn State will try to bounce back from this blowout loss when they face Wisconsin on February 9th.
The takeaway
Michigan's dominant win over Penn State showcases the Wolverines' offensive firepower and depth, as they continue to assert themselves as one of the top teams in the country. Nimari Burnett's career-high scoring performance was the highlight, but the team's overall efficiency and rebounding advantage were also key factors in the lopsided victory.
