Wolverines fall to Kentucky in London, Spartans fall at home to Northwestern

LONDON, ENGLAND (WKZO AM/FM) – In college basketball action, the University Michigan lost to 19th-ranked Kentucky 73-69 in a game played in London, England Sunday in the Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase

Hunter Dickinson led Michigan (5-3) with 23 points and nine rebounds. Jett Howard, Michigan’s second-leading scorer, was in early foul trouble but had 16 points. It was Michigan’s second consecutive loss to a ranked opponent. The Wolverines lost 70-68 to No. 3 Virginia last Tuesday in Ann Arbor.

Michigan State University fell short at home to Northwestern 70-63 to begin Big Ten play.  The 5-and-4 Spartans visit Penn State Wednesday.

Eastern Michigan University lost at home to Florida Atlantic 101-73.  Tonight, Western Michigan hosts Concordia (Michigan).