Replay: Iowa Falls to Michigan in Big Ten Tourney

Iowa's Todd Lickliter reacts to a foul called against his team in the first half. In first round action of the Mens Big Ten basketball tournamemt action at Conseco Fieldhouse Michigan takes on Iowa Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2010. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Mar 11, 2010 at 12:35 PM CST

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2010 at 11:12 PM CST

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Manny Harris had 22 points and nine rebounds to help Michigan defeat Iowa 59-52 on Thursday in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.

DeShawn Sims added 14 points for the Wolverines (15-16), who advanced to play No. 5 Ohio State on Friday in the quarterfinals.

Iowa freshman Cully Payne scored a season-high 25 points and made five 3-pointers for Iowa (10-22). He had scored a combined four points his previous two games. He was 9 for 16 from the field, but the rest of the team shot 13 for 40.

Matt Gatens added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawkeyes.

Michigan had lost four of its previous five games but won all three games against the Hawkeyes this season.

Iowa closed the season by losing six of seven.

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