COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan was swept by Ohio State last season and had lost four straight in Columbus, last winning during the 2013-14 season. It’s a rivalry and Michigan is shooting for a Big Ten championship. The Wolverines probably didn’t need any extra motivation for Sunday’s matchup with Ohio State. They found some anyway before beating the Buckeyes 92-87. Juwan Howard showed his players video clips that “rubbed us the wrong way,” according to senior Eli Brooks. One included the Buckeyes dancing in their locker room after beating Michigan last season. (Possibly this.) “He kept showing it,” senior Chaundee Brown said. “Just basically disrespect and everything.” Brown also referenced the gold jersey mementos Ohio State’s players received last season for sweeping Michigan, having apparently seen mentions about it on Twitter from the Buckeyes leading up to Sunday’s game. “That just motivated us even more,” Brown said. “That really motivated me.”…
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