The Boilermakers led by 10 with 14 minutes, 44 seconds left, but couldn't get out of a cold spell as Michigan seized control of the game, and Big Ten.

Purdue attempted 13 more shots but Michigan outscored Purdue 18 to six at the foul line. Danny Wolf had 15 points and nine rebounds as Michigan got balanced scoring for its fifth straight win. Michigan’s last six victories have come by four points or fewer.

As the saying goes — it’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish — and Michigan basketball lived that mantra Tuesday. The Wolverines found themselves in an early hole, down by 11 in the first half.