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No. 2 Michigan Wolverines rout Penn State Nittany Lions 110-69
Nimari Burnett scores career-high 31 points as Michigan extends win streak to 7 games
Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:31pm
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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines cruised to a 110-69 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday night. Nimari Burnett led the way for Michigan with a career-high 31 points, as the Wolverines shot 66% from the field and made 7 of 13 3-pointers in the first half to build a 56-24 halftime lead. Michigan, which has won 7 straight games, improved to 21-1 overall and 11-1 in the Big Ten, tying Illinois for first place in the conference. Penn State, playing without several key players, dropped to 10-13 overall and 1-11 in the Big Ten, falling to 18th place in the conference.
Why it matters
This dominant win for Michigan solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country and keeps them in the hunt for a Big Ten regular season title. For Penn State, the loss continues their struggles in conference play and raises questions about their depth and ability to compete with the conference's elite teams.
The details
Michigan led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a 15-0 run after Penn State scored on the opening possession. The Wolverines' size and depth proved too much for the short-handed Nittany Lions, as Michigan scored 56 points in the paint and had 15 second-chance points. In addition to Burnett's big night, Michigan got double-digit scoring contributions from Morez Johnson, Trey McKenney, L.J. Cason, and Aday Mara.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
The players
Nimari Burnett
A star guard for the Michigan Wolverines who scored a career-high 31 points in the win.
Freddie Dilione V
The leading scorer for the Penn State Nittany Lions, finishing with 19 points in the loss.
Morez Johnson
A forward for the Michigan Wolverines who contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to play at this high level if we want to win a Big Ten title. This was a great team effort tonight.”
— Nimari Burnett
What’s next
Michigan will look to continue their strong play when they travel to Ohio State on Sunday. Penn State will host USC, also on Sunday, as they try to bounce back from this lopsided defeat.
The takeaway
Michigan's dominant victory over Penn State showcases their status as one of the elite teams in college basketball this season. The Wolverines' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for the undermanned Nittany Lions, solidifying Michigan's position atop the Big Ten standings.
