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Howard
#16 seed

Howard

Final
80-101
Michigan
#1 seed

Michigan

Post-Game Review

Howard (+77.5 scoring margin) played Michigan (+86.8 scoring margin). The projected total was 82 points; the actual total was 181. Michigan held statistical advantages in 4 of 4 key categories.

•Michigan averaged 9.4 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•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.

C+
Howard Grade
B+
Michigan Grade
C+
Howard Grade
46%
HowardFG%
vs
51%
MichiganFG%
B+
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. Offense129.5
Adj. Defense91.5

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace82.1Up-Tempo
Howard+77.5Scoring Margin
Michigan+86.8Scoring Margin
Offense77.5 PPG
Offense86.8 PPG
DefenseN/A Opp PPG
DefenseN/A 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 Total164.3
Howard: 77.5Michigan: 86.8
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Howard0 advantages
4 advantagesMichigan
77.5 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.8 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
0.0
Opp PPG
0.0
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
Howard

Howard

Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Full Team Profile
Michigan

Michigan

Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
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