Michigan responded with an immediate 8-0 run to go up three, only for OSU to take the lead with a 5-0 push. Rubin Jones stole a pass and ran it back for a slam to tie the game, then Donaldson turned a steal into two free throws to put U-M up 28-26.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The two first-year men’s basketball coaches at Michigan and Ohio State met for the first time on Sunday, their lone matchup this season. They’d like to make it an annual two-game series.

Vladislav Goldin had a critical putback basket with 52 seconds left as part of a 20-point, 10-rebound performance as No. 20 Michigan held off Ohio State 86-83.