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Late Night Snacks: No. 4 Michigan rebounds, Virginia falls at Boston College

John Beilein

Michigan head coach John Beilein walks off the court after the Wolverines defeated Michigan State during an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, March 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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Game of the Day: No. 4 Michigan 58, No. 4 Michigan State 57

Trey Burke added another performance to his national (and Big Ten) Player of the Year resume on Sunday afternoon, accounting for 21 points, eight assists and five steals in Michigan’s win over their in-state rival. Up ten with 4:36 remaining (52-42) Michigan very nearly handed over a game they looked to be in control of, but two steals by Burke in the final 22 seconds (and a breakaway dunk following the first) proved to be the difference.

The Wolverines won despite failing to make a single three-pointer and being out-rebounded by the Spartans 44-29. But Michigan State turned the ball over 18 times, which allowed Michigan to make up the possessions they essentially lost on the defensive glass. Adreian Payne scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the way for Michigan State.

Important Outcomes

1. Boston College 53, Virginia 52

Virginia has a collection of quality wins that few bubble teams can match. But they also have seven losses against sub-100 (RPI) teams, with the seventh coming in Chestnut Hill on Sunday. Joe Rahon hit a three-pointer and was fouled with 8.2 seconds remaining, and that proved to be the difference for a Boston College team that has taken both Duke and Miami to the wire at home. With games against Florida State and Maryland next week the Cavaliers have more work to do if they’re to return to the NCAA tournament.

2. Purdue 69, No. 17 Wisconsin 56

With losses by Michigan State and Wisconsin, Indiana can clinch the outright Big Ten title on Tuesday night against Ohio State. As for the Badgers, they had a tough afternoon at home against a Purdue team that arrived in Madison having lost six of eight. D.J. Byrd hit six three-pointers and scored 22 points to lead the way for the Boilermakers, and the second-half contribution of Sandi Marcius should not be overlooked either. Wisconsin, a team that scores 34.2% of its points from beyond the arc, shot just 6-of-28 from three.

3. No. 23 Pittsburgh 73, Villanova 64 (OT)

Six days after having a win at Seton Hall slip away the Wildcats lost in overtime at Pittsburgh. James Robinson’s three-pointer in the final minute tied the score at 57, and the Panthers outscored Villanova 16-7 in the extra session. The loss makes Villanova’s regular season finale against No. 7 Georgetown on Wednesday even more important, and Jay Wright’s team has work to do at the Big East tournament as well. That was likely the case regardless of Sunday’s result, but a win certainly would have looked good on Villanova’s resume.

Starred

1. G Trey Burke (Michigan)

21 points, eight assists and five steals in the Wolverines’ 58-57 win over No. 9 Michigan State. Two of Burke’s steals came in the final 22 seconds of the game.

2. G Reggie Bullock (North Carolina)

20 points, ten rebounds and five assists in the Tar Heels’ 79-58 win over Florida State.

3. F Erik Etherly (Loyola (MD))

30 points (11-of-18 FG), four rebounds and two steals in the Greyhounds’ 63-61 win over Manhattan.

Struggled

1. G Michael Snaer (Florida State)

Given the youth of Florida State’s backcourt there’s a lot on Snaer’s shoulders offensively. He shot 5-of-18 from the field and turned the ball over five times in the Seminoles’ 79-58 loss at North Carolina.

2. G Derek Needham (Fairfield)

Needham shot 1-of-9 from the field, scoring six points and committing four turnovers in the Stags’ 73-60 loss at Marist.

3. G Darrun Hilliard (Villanova)

Hilliard shot 1-of-8 from the field, finishing with six points in the Wildcats’ 73-64 overtime loss at No. 23 Pittsburgh.

Three Facts

1. While Stony Brook had already claimed the top seed in next weekend’s America East tournament (.pdf file) some seeds were still to be determined. Hartford’s 61-58 win at Vermont combined with Albany’s 75-70 loss to Stony Brook pushed the Hawks into the 3-seed and dropped the Great Danes to the four.

2. There were also seeds to be determined in the MAAC, with multiple scenarios possible depending on the outcomes of the three games played. Loyola wrapped up the 3-seed with a 63-61 win over Manhattan and Iona grabbed the four with an 80-61 win over Marist. Manhattan didn’t get the win but they do avoid playing in the first round as a result of Fairfield’s 73-60 loss at Marist.

3. Richard Howell scored 18 points and T.J. Warren added 14 to help lead N.C. State past Georgia Tech, 70-57. With their win and Virginia’s loss the Wolfpack are now tied for fourth in the ACC, with the top four teams getting a bye in the first round of the ACC tournament.

Top 25 Scores

No. 4 Michigan 58, No. 9 Michigan State 57
Purdue 69, No. 17 Wisconsin 56
No. 23 Pittsburgh 73, Villanova 64 (OT)

Raphielle also writes for the NBE Basketball Report and can be followed on Twitter at @raphiellej.