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Howard
#16 seed

Howard

24-11
Final
80-101
Michigan
#1 seed

Michigan

37-3

Post-Game Review

Howard (+12.3 scoring margin) played Michigan (+16.7 scoring margin). The projected total was 150 points; the actual total was 181. Michigan held statistical advantages in 4 of 5 key categories.

•Michigan averaged 9.4 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.
•Howard held opponents to 65.2 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
Howard Scoring Trend
Michigan Scoring Trend

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+12.3Scoring Margin
Michigan+16.7Scoring Margin
Offense77.5 PPG
Offense86.8 PPG
Defense65.2 Opp PPG
Defense70.1 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 Total149.8
Howard: 73.8Michigan: 76.0
No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Howard1 advantage
4 advantagesMichigan
77.5 PPG
Scoring Advantage
86.8 PPG
65.2 Opp PPG
Defensive Edge
70.1 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
65.2
Opp PPG
70.1
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

WvsNC CentralNC Central
70-63
WvsSC StateSC State
78-61
W@Norfolk StNorfolk St
84-76
WvsCoppin StCoppin St
90-70
W@Morgan StMorgan St
84-59
WvsNC CentralNC Central
100-67
W@Delaware StDelaware St
91-59
9-1 SU

MichiganMichigan Recent Games

LvsPurduePurdue
72-80
WvsWisconsinWisconsin
68-65
WvsOhio StateOhio State
71-67
WvsMichigan StMichigan St
90-80
W@IowaIowa
71-68
W@IllinoisIllinois
84-70
WvsMinnesotaMinnesota
77-67
8-2 SU
Howard

Howard

24-11
Strengths
Strong scoring offense
Strong defensive team
Excellent ball movement
Disruptive with steals
Full Team Profile
Michigan

Michigan

37-3
Strengths
Elite scoring offense
Efficient shooting
Dominant on the boards
Excellent ball movement
Strong shot-blocking presence
Full Team Profile