The Michigan basketball Wolverines do not seemingly have a particularly grueling non-conference schedule, but they were certainly pushed to their limits versus Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Dusty May's guys squandered a 13-point halftime lead and found themselves trailing 77-70 with less than five minutes remaining in regulation. The Big Ten squad trudged through the mud and earned an 85-84 overtime victory over the visiting Demon Deacons.

Relief filled the Crisler Center following this scare, as No. 6 Michigan overcame 17 turnovers, 12 missed free throws and a 4-of-25 showing from behind the 3-point line. Fans are obviously pleased to see their team come out on top, but they also know the Wolverines will need to be sharper as the campaign progresses.

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