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Defend the Block 291 - Rutgers Recap

Defend the Block
Published on 2/1/2025
Defend the Block
Published on 2/1/2025
The Wolverines improved to 8-2 in Big Ten play with a grind-it-out type of win at Rutgers on Saturday. Brian and Terry share their thoughts on the 66-63 victory. Then, our postgame interviews start around the eight-minute mark and include Dusty May, Sam Walters, Danny Wolf, and Vlad Goldin. The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of the Wolverines' 16th overall win this season.
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