The Wolverines opened a 16-point halftime lead and held on for the win.
Purdue entered the game with a four-game winning streak. This victory clears the path for Michigan to claim the top overall seed after previously undefeated Arizona stumbled.
No. 1 Michigan dominates No. 7 Purdue 91-80
Top-ranked Michigan defeated No. 7 Purdue 91-80 on Tuesday, improving to 25-1 and bolstering their chances for a No. 1 NCAA tournament seed.