Ann Arbor, MI (Betting Express) - Manny Harris was one of five Wolverine players to reach double figures, as 23rd-ranked Michigan grinded out a 74-64 victory over Illinois at Crisler Arena.

Harris had 16 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals for the Wolverines (11-3, 1-1 Big Ten), who have won six of their last seven games. DeShawn Sims totaled 13 points and nine boards, while Laval Lucas-Perry also scored 13 and added five assists.

Zack Novak and Zack Gibson contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively, for Michigan, which hit 11 baskets from beyond the arc and outscored Illinois 12-2 down the stretch.

Calvin Brock poured in 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (13-2, 1-1), who had won their last seven outings. Demetri McCamey donated 11 points, 10 assists and five boards in defeat.

Consecutive three-pointers by Sims and Novak gave the Wolverines a 16-9 lead less than six minutes into the contest, then Illinois responded with an 11-0 spurt, and a Mike Davis basket put the visitors up by six at 29-23 with six 1/2 minutes remaining in the opening frame.

Michigan tied the score at 31 as Harris hit a pair from the foul line, but the Wolverines returned to the locker room trailing 39-38.

Both clubs led by as many as six early in a back-and-forth second half. A McCamey deuce evened things up at 62 with just over six minutes left in regulation before Michigan pulled away en route to the win.

Game Notes

Illinois owns an 81-71 series lead over Michigan...Davis and Alex Legion scored 10 points apiece for the Fighting Illini...Michigan shot 49.1 percent (26-of-53) from the field...Illinois made 45.2 percent (28-of-62) of its baskets and held a 33-30 edge on the glass.