Michigan Dominates Penn State in Lopsided Victory
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Crisler Center
Michigan Wolverines 110, Penn State Nittany Lions 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?
Michigan Wolverines beat Penn State Nittany Lions 110-69 at Crisler Center on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Penn State Nittany Lions vs Michigan Wolverines?
Michigan Wolverines were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding display, the Michigan Wolverines triumphed over the Penn State Nittany Lions with a final score of 110-69 at Crisler Center. This victory underscores Michigan's impressive home record of 21-1, while Penn State's struggles continue as they fall to 10-13 for the season.
Michigan entered the game on a six-game winning streak, having won nine of their last ten matchups. Their recent form has seen them average 85.1 points scored per game while allowing 72.0 points. In their last five games, they maintained a strong average of 79.8 points scored and 69.6 points allowed. The Wolverines have been particularly dominant at home, boasting a 5-1 record in their last six home games.
Conversely, Penn State has faced significant challenges, going 2-8 in their last ten games. Their recent performance has yielded an average of 74.4 points scored while conceding a concerning 82.5 points per game. The Nittany Lions have struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 in their last four games.
The two teams have met twice this season, with Michigan winning both encounters. In their previous meeting on January 7, 2026, Michigan edged out Penn State with a close 74-72 victory. Earlier in the 2025 season, Michigan also secured a win against Penn State, finishing 76-72 at home.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability for either team, but the impact of any potential absences could not be assessed.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Michigan heavily favored with a spread of -26.5 and a moneyline of -6500, while Penn State was listed at +2000. The total for the game was set at 161.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring affair.
Conditions at Crisler Center were conducive to a high-paced game, which played to Michigan's advantage. The Wolverines' offensive prowess was on full display, highlighted by a series of scoring plays that included a 29-foot three-pointer from L.J. Cason and an alley-oop dunk from Malick Kordel.
As the game progressed, Michigan continued to build on their lead, showcasing their offensive depth and execution. The final score of 110-69 reflects not only the disparity in team form but also Michigan's ability to capitalize on their home advantage effectively.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MICH -26.5 | 161.5 o -110 / u -110 | Penn State Nittany Lions +2000 · Michigan Wolverines -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsNimari Burnett31Michigan Wolverines
- AssistsElliot Cadeau8Michigan Wolverines
- ReboundsMorez Johnson Jr.8Michigan Wolverines
- PointsFreddie Dilione V19Penn State Nittany Lions
- AssistsFreddie Dilione V3Penn State Nittany Lions
- ReboundsFreddie Dilione V7Penn State Nittany Lions
Recent form
Michigan Wolverines
Last 10: 9-1Streak W685.1 scored · 72 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W83-71at Michigan State SpartansJan 31
- W75-72vs Nebraska CornhuskersJan 28
- W74-62vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 24
- W86-72vs Indiana HoosiersJan 21
- W81-71at Oregon DucksJan 17
- W82-72at Washington HuskiesJan 15
- L88-91vs Wisconsin BadgersJan 10
- W74-72at Penn State Nittany LionsJan 7
- W96-66vs USC TrojansJan 3
- W112-71vs McNeese CowboysDec 30
Penn State Nittany Lions
Last 10: 2-8Streak W174.4 scored · 82.5 allowed per game0-4 away
- W77-75vs Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 1
- L73-94at Northwestern WildcatsJan 30
- L78-84at Ohio State BuckeyesJan 27
- L71-98vs Wisconsin BadgersJan 23
- L73-96at Maryland TerrapinsJan 18
- L60-71vs UCLA BruinsJan 15
- L85-93at Purdue BoilermakersJan 10
- L72-74vs Michigan WolverinesJan 7
- L65-73vs Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 4
- W90-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesDec 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Penn State Nittany Lions | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-62 | 40-66 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 61 |
| Three-pointers | 2-20 | 15-29 |
| Three-point % | 10 | 52 |
| Free throws | 21-26 | 15-17 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 12 | 33 |
| Assists | 7 | 31 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 50 |
| Fouls | 14 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 46 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 1 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-76Melih Tunca makes driving layup (Kayden Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half38-78Oscar Goodman makes 0-foot dunk (Will Tschetter assists)
- 2nd Half40-78Justin Houser makes 2-foot dunk (Freddie Dilione V assists)
- 2nd Half40-80Aday Mara makes layup
- 2nd Half42-80Freddie Dilione V makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-81Aday Mara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-82Aday Mara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-82Josh Reed makes layup
- 2nd Half44-85Trey McKenney makes 23-foot three point jumper (L.J. Cason assists)
- 2nd Half45-85Melih Tunca makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-85Melih Tunca makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-86Aday Mara makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-87Aday Mara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-89Oscar Goodman makes 1-foot dunk (L.J. Cason assists)
- 2nd Half47-89Kayden Mingo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-91Elliot Cadeau makes layup (L.J. Cason assists)
- 2nd Half47-93Oscar Goodman makes layup (Yaxel Lendeborg assists)
- 2nd Half50-93Josh Reed makes 27-foot three point jumper (Freddie Dilione V assists)
- 2nd Half51-93Josh Reed makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-93Josh Reed makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-94Nimari Burnett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-95Nimari Burnett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-95Mason Blackwood makes layup
- 2nd Half55-95Freddie Dilione V makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-95Freddie Dilione V makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-96L.J. Cason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-97L.J. Cason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-97Freddie Dilione V makes 24-foot three point jumper (Melih Tunca assists)
- 2nd Half59-100Will Tschetter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey McKenney assists)
- 2nd Half61-100Melih Tunca makes layup
- 2nd Half61-103Will Tschetter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Trey McKenney assists)
- 2nd Half62-103Justin Houser makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-103Justin Houser makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-105Malick Kordel makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (L.J. Cason assists)
- 2nd Half63-108L.J. Cason makes 29-foot three point jumper (Trey McKenney assists)
- 2nd Half64-108Melih Tunca makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-108Melih Tunca makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-108Freddie Dilione V makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-110Malick Kordel makes 1-foot dunk (Oscar Goodman assists)
- 2nd Half69-110Melih Tunca makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Michigan Wolverines, below favours Penn State Nittany Lions.
Venue
- Crisler CenterAnn Arbor, MI
- Attendance12707
- OfficialsTim Comer, Jason Phillips, Owen Shortt
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