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Howard
#16 seed

Howard

24-11
Final
80-101
Michigan
#1 seed

Michigan

35-3

Post-Game Review

Howard (-14.5 scoring margin) played Michigan (+14.1 scoring margin). The projected total was 165 points; the actual total was 181. Michigan held statistical advantages in 5 of 5 key categories.

•Michigan averaged 9.4 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Michigan held opponents to 72.8 PPG this season — their defensive scheme was a key factor.
•Michigan dominated the boards with 40.0 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.
Result

Michigan defeated Howard 101-80 in a dominant performance.

B
Howard Grade
A
Michigan Grade
B
Howard Grade
46%
HowardFG%
vs
51%
MichiganFG%
A
Michigan Grade

Tournament Context

Midwest Region — 1st RoundKeyBank Center
16Howard
vs
Michigan1
Historical upset rate (16-seeds vs 1-seeds)1.2%

1-seeds are dominant in this matchup — only 1.2% upset rate

Adjusted Efficiency
HowardHoward
MichiganMichigan#1 Eff.
Adj. Offense129.4
Adj. Defense92.0

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace82.1Up-Tempo
Howard-14.5Scoring Margin
Michigan+14.1Scoring Margin
Offense77.5 PPG
Offense86.8 PPG
Defense92.0 Opp PPG
Defense72.8 Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

45.9%FG%50.5%
34.5%3P%36.0%
73.1%FT%74.7%
36.6RPG40.0
16.2APG18.5
13.5TOV12.0

Total Projection

Projected Total164.5
Howard: 75.1Michigan: 89.4
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Howard0 advantages
5 advantagesMichigan
77.5 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.8 PPG
92.0 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
72.8 Opp PPG
36.6 RPG
Rebounding
40.0 RPG
13.5 TOV/G
Ball Security
12.0 TOV/G
16.2 APG
Ball Movement
18.5 APG

Statistical Comparison

HowardHoward
STAT
MichiganMichigan
77.5
PPG
86.8
92.0
Opp PPG
72.8
36.6
RPG
40.0
16.2
APG
18.5
45.9%
FG%
50.5%
34.5%
3P%
36.0%
73.1%
FT%
74.7%
8.7
SPG
5.7
3.7
BPG
5.9
13.5
TOV
12.0

HowardHoward Recent Games

L@MichiganMichigan
80-101
WvsUMBCUMBC
86-83
1-1 SU

MichiganMichigan Recent Games

WvsTennesseeTennessee
95-62
WvsAlabamaAlabama
90-77
WvsSaint LouisSaint Louis
95-72
WvsHowardHoward
101-80
4-0 SU
Howard

Howard

24-11
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Weaknesses
Defensive concerns
Full Team Profile
Michigan

Michigan

35-3
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile