Tonje converted on both free throws after the defensive lapse. And Donaldson did in fact put the gum back in his mouth after the play. But at least he didn't let anyone step on it

Michigan Wolverines guard Tre Donaldson (3) drives the ball past Maryland guard Rodney Rice, left, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) on his way to the game winning basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

Tre Donaldson raced the length of the court for a left-handed layup to push Michigan over Maryland and into the Big Ten Tournament championship.

After a disappointing finish to the regular season, Michigan bounced back, won the Big Ten tournament and gained momentum heading into the Big Dance.

Michigan State, the No. 2 seed, and Michigan, the No. 5 seed, were both placed in the South region by the NCAA tournament selection committee.

Wisconsin’s 14th offensive rebound let to a good luck at a 3 that missed., giving Michigan possession with two minutes left, down one. Donaldson canned a 3. Wisconsin free throw