An unmistakable swell of noise began to reverberate around Crisler Center with a little over a minute remaining on Sunday afternoon, the legions of Michigan faithful understanding that another iteration of the rivalry with Michigan State was about to go their way. The Wolverines’ lead swelled to seven before the last-ditch foul fest began. They added 11 more points from the free-throw line to ensure that nothing about the waning moments invited doubt. And when Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg got subbed with 54.5 seconds remaining — having already poured in a game-high 27 points, his second-highe...
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