Purdue-Michigan Preview 1-24-13

January 24, 2013 3:17 PM

Trey Burke #3 of the Michigan Wolverines grimaces after missing a three point shot with 14 seconds left in the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes that would have given Michigan the lead on January 13, 2013 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan 56-53. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images

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(AP) — Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. are the catalysts for a Michigan offense that ranks among the best in the nation.

They may face a tougher challenge against a Purdue defense that has put the clamps on the opposition lately.

The second-ranked Wolverines look to avoid a fourth defeat in the last five home meetings by ending the Boilermakers’ three-game winning streak Thursday night.

Burke (18.0 points per game) and Hardaway (16.4) are among the Big Ten’s leaders in scoring, helping power an offense that ranks among the best in the country shooting 51.0 percent.

Michigan (17-1, 4-1) also is among the conference leaders in 3-point percentage (41.0) and points per game (79.3).

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