Last-Second Heroics: Tre Donaldson's Epic Drive Secures Michigan's Spot in Big Ten Final

In a heart-stopping finish, Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and nailed a layup with just 0.4 seconds remaining, leading No. 22 Michigan to an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday.

Donaldson contributed significantly with 12 points and nine assists, but the real stars of the game were Vladislav Goldin, who dominated with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Danny Wolf Jr., who added 21 points and 14 rebounds to the mix.

With this win, the Wolverines (24-9) are set to clash with No. 18 Wisconsin in the championship game on Sunday in Indianapolis.

Donaldson's incredible drive brought back memories of legendary moments in March Madness, reminiscent of Tyus Edney's iconic run in 1995 and Danny Ainge's clutch play in 1981. As Maryland attempted to protect their lead without fouling, Donaldson seized the moment.

On the other side, Derik Queen shone for the Terrapins (25-8), scoring a career-high 31 points, while Selton Miguel chipped in with 16 points. Despite their strong performance, Maryland has yet to reach the tournament's title game.

For Michigan, the dynamic duo of Wolf and Goldin, along with Donaldson's clutch play, proved to be a winning combination in the semifinals. However, with 19 turnovers in the game, they must tighten up their play if they hope to secure the championship.

Maryland's strategy relied heavily on their starters for scoring, but they faltered by not adequately defending Donaldson's drive, allowing him to sprint from near his own baseline straight to the rim.

Michigan's rebounding was a key factor, dominating the boards with a staggering 47-18 advantage, with Wolf nearly out-rebounding the entire Maryland team by himself.

The Wolverines are on the hunt for their first tournament title since their back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018, while Maryland will head home, eagerly awaiting the selection committee's bracket reveal.