After near-upset last month, No. 2 Michigan locked on Penn State

No. 2 Michigan rightfully has been basking in the glow of a terrific week.

The Wolverines beat a pair of Top 10 teams last week - recording a 3-point home win over then-No. 5 Nebraska on Jan. 27 before going to archrival Michigan State's floor and claiming a 12-point win over the then-No. 7 Spartans last Friday. The latter victory made Michigan head coach Dusty May an even more popular figure among Michigan faithful.

It also propelled Michigan (20-1, 10-1 Big Ten) to the top of the league standings with Illinois...