Brazdeikis scores 23 to lead No. 17 Michigan over Rutgers

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) attempts to block a shot by Michigan guard Jordan Poole (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Rutgers center Shaquille Doorson dunks over Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Michigan guard Jordan Poole dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan defeated Rutgers 77-65. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) drives to the basket as Rutgers guard Montez Mathis (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Michigan coach John Beilein talks to the referee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Rutgers Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 77-65. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) shoots as Rutgers guard Geo Baker defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan won 77-65. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)