US EditionDusty May and Josh Schertz Put Friendship on Hold as Michigan Meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament
Michigan, a 1-seed with a 32-3 record, faces 9-seed Saint Louis after a 101-80 win over Howard; the Wolverines aim for their fourth Sweet 16 in six seasons.
- Michigan Wolverines will meet 9-seed Saint Louis Billikens on Saturday, March 21, 12:10 p.m. EDT at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York; the winner advances to the Sweet 16.
- After beating Howard in the opening round, Michigan Wolverines advanced to face 9-seed Saint Louis Billikens , who set a school record for victories this season.
- Wolverines' strengths include leading the Big Ten with 27.3 defensive rebounds per game, led by Aday Mara's 5.0, while Saint Louis ranks top 15 nationally with four players shooting at least 40% from deep on 50-plus attempts.
- With the betting line, BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Michigan Wolverines-12.5, as Michigan is considered a Final Four favorite after finishing atop the Big Ten.
- Strategists note that Michigan has struggled to guard stretch fives, while Saint Louis's Robbie Avila can shoot 40% from deep, signaling a key matchup in the game.
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