COL BKB: Michigan 61, Minnesota 56

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled offensively but his jump shot with 38.2 seconds left Sunday proved decisive in 16th-ranked Michigan's 61-56 victory over Minnesota.

Hardaway's basket gave the Wolverines a 59-56 lead and Rodney Williams missed a potential score-trying trey with 12 seconds left as the Wolverines (12-2, 2-0 Big Ten) continued their best start under Coach John Beilein.

Hardaway finished with seven points on 2-for-14 shooting, but Trey Burke pumped in 27 points and dished out five assists for Michigan.

Williams and Julian Welch each scored 11 points for the Golden Gophers (12-3, 0-2).

Minnesota dropped a second straight following a six-game winning streak.