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VIDEO: Charles Matthews buzzer-beater lifts No. 5 Michigan over Minnesota

Indiana v Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 06: Charles Matthews #1 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after a first half play wth teammates Zavier Simpson #3 and Jon Teske #15 while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Charles Matthews corralled a loose ball on the baseline and made the game-winning tear-drop as time expired to give No. 5 Michigan the 59-57 Big Ten home win over Minnesota on Tuesday night.

The Golden Gophers used a late 10-0 run in the second half to claw back and tie a crazy back-and-forth contest that saw Minnesota winning at halftime. Michigan rallied with a big run to start the second half as it looked like they were in control.

But after the game became tied with under 30 seconds left, Michigan had a final possession to make a play before a potential overtime. After a miss from Iggy Brazdeikis near the rim, the backtap found its way to Matthews as he swished the game-winner.

After losing to Wisconsin for their first loss of the season on Saturday, this was a sluggish win for the Wolverines. But they’ll definitely take it on an off-night in which they were 3-for-22 from three-point territory and won with defense.