The Wolverines avenged a 27-point loss in West Lafayette with a gritty, two-point victory in Ann Arbor on Tuesday and now sit atop the league.

The Boilermakers' big three were good enough, but didn't have enough help. So they couldn't slam the door shut like they did previously against Michigan.

Michigan is looking to avenge its earlier loss and gain ground in the conference standings. Purdue leads the Big Ten conference by half a game over Michigan and Michigan State. The game is expected to be close,

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight's Big Ten record for wins, leading the ninth-ranked Spartans to a comeback 86-74 victory over Oregon.

All things considered, Izzo is right there with Knight. A tick beneath him. He just needs one more national championship.

Tom Izzo is one win away from passing Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins of all-time, but he missed his chance to do so Tuesday against Knight’s former team.