CLOSE Michigan basketball coach John Beilein speaks to the media on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Ann Arbor. Nick Baumgardner, Freep Michigan basketball has had some spirited games against Ohio State during John Beilein’s time in Ann Arbor. Last season, the Wolverines traveled to Columbus, opened up a 20-point lead before halftime — and lost by nine. Michigan (19-1 overall, 8-1 Big Ten) has compiled a 43-6 record since that collapse. It turned around the team’s record last season — and led to a change in team identity. “It certainly helped us get from a very middling type of record to what we’ve been able to do since that game,” Beilein said on a teleconference Monday afternoon. “I think that we have a tremendous record since that game. “I know it had an effect on that season … we created a bigger edge on our team after that one ……
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