Nimari Burnett's Buzzer-Beater Secures Michigan Win Over Rutgers

Michigan Wolverines' guard Nimari Burnett hit a dramatic buzzer-beater to secure an 84-82 victory over Rutgers, keeping their Big Ten title hopes alive. Despite trailing by as much as 13 points, Michigan staged a comeback, culminating in Burnett's heroic 3-pointer that tied them with Michigan State for first place in the Big Ten standings. Burnett finished the game with 20 points, supported by Vladislav Goldin’s 22 points, as the Wolverines overcame a poor shooting performance. This victory marks their sweep of the regular-season series against Rutgers and sets up a crucial finale against Michigan State. The victory sparked significant excitement on social media, with many lauding Burnett's performance. The Wolverines now face Illinois and Maryland before their anticipated clash against the Spartans on March 9.