NCAABBMatchup
#4 seed
Alabama
25-10Final
77-90
#1 seed
Michigan
35-3Post-Game Review
Alabama (+16.7 scoring margin) played Michigan (+14.1 scoring margin). The projected total was 163 points; the actual total was 167. Michigan held statistical advantages in 2 of 4 key categories.
•Michigan averaged 12.0 turnovers per game this season. Alabama's ability to force mistakes was a factor.
Result
Michigan defeated Alabama 90-77 in a comfortable victory.
B+
Alabama GradeA
Michigan GradeB+
Alabama Grade46%
vs
51%
A
Michigan GradeAlabama Scoring Trend
Michigan Scoring Trend
Tournament Context
Midwest Region — Sweet 16United Center
4Alabama
vsMichigan1
Adjusted EfficiencyAlabama#13 Eff.Michigan#1 Eff.
Alabama#13 Eff.Adj. Offense130.4
Adj. Defense102.4
Michigan#1 Eff.Adj. Offense129.4
Adj. Defense92.0
Pace & Efficiency
Expected Pace89.3Up-Tempo
Alabama+16.7Scoring Margin
Michigan+14.1Scoring Margin
Offense91.7 PPG
Offense86.8 PPG
Defense75.0 Opp PPG
Defense72.8 Opp PPG
Shooting & Box Score
45.8%FG%50.5%
35.8%3P%36.0%
76.5%FT%74.7%
40.6RPG40.0
16.1APG18.5
9.8TOV12.0
Total Projection
Projected Total163.1
Alabama: 82.2Michigan: 80.9
No DK total line available
Key Matchup Factors
Alabama2 advantages
2 advantagesMichigan
91.7 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.8 PPG
75.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
72.8 Opp PPG
9.8 TOV/G
Ball Security
12.0 TOV/G
16.1 APG
Ball Movement
18.5 APG
Statistical Comparison
AlabamaMichigan
91.7
PPG86.8
75.0
Opp PPG72.8
40.6
RPG40.0
16.1
APG18.5
45.8%
FG%50.5%
35.8%
3P%36.0%
76.5%
FT%74.7%
6.4
SPG5.7
5.1
BPG5.9
9.8
TOV12.0
Alabama Recent Games
L@Michigan
Michigan77-90
Wvs
Texas Tech
Texas Tech90-65
Wvs
Hofstra
Hofstra90-70
2-1 SU
Michigan Recent Games
Wvs
Tennessee
Tennessee95-62
WvsAlabama
Alabama90-77
Wvs
Saint Louis
Saint Louis95-72
Wvs
Howard
Howard101-80
4-0 SU
Alabama
25-10Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Weaknesses
Full Team Profile Defensive concerns
Michigan
35-3Strengths
Full Team Profile Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence