Jordan Poole scored 22 points to lead the long-range shooting barrage by seventh-ranked Michigan, as the Wolverines beat Minnesota 69-60 on Thursday to set up a weekend matchup against rival Michigan State for first place in the Big Ten.
Jon Teske had 17 points and seven rebounds and Ignas Brazdeikis added 10 points for the Wolverines, who are tied with the Spartans at the top of the conference with Purdue one-half game behind.
The Gophers missed nine of 10 attempts from 3-point range.
