It was a game against the Wolverines in February that showcased Purdue's defense fading. It's gone further adrift rather than shoring it up like the Boilers had shown.

Michigan is headed to the NCAA Tournament as a top-15 team nationally. The Wolverines checked in at No. 14 in Monday’s AP Top 25 men’s basketball Poll, the last one before the start of the Big Dance.

The Boilermakers couldn't get into their offense with Michigan's defense contributing to tough shots in a physical game.