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Michigan's Moritz Wagner, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and coach John Beilein react to their 92-88 defeat to Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 in West Lafayette, Ind. Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press

7 p.m., Fox Sports 1, WWJ-AM (950), WWWW-FM (102.9): No. 25 Michigan Wolverines (17-6, 6-4 Big Ten) hosts Northwestern Wildcats (13-9, 4-5)

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No. 25 Michigan Wolverines (17-6, 6-4 Big Ten) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (13-9, 4-5)

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Crisler Center.

TV: Fox Sports 1.

Radio: WWJ-AM (950); WWWW-FM (102.9; other radio affiliates).

Game notes: One would think this is the beginning of the soft side of U-M schedule, with games against Northwestern and Minnesota at home this week. But the Wolverines need not take these games lightly - a "bad loss" could hamper their NCAA tournament chances. The Wildcats have four players averaging at least 11 points per game, led by Scottie Lindsey (14.0).

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