Opposed to Colorado State (6), Michigan (11) was not particularly favored for his lice entry, and the mid-season first gave reasons to the series headline hierarchy. The Rams took to the gorge the Wolverines at the entrance, imposing their offensive rhythm and their exterior address (8/20 behind the arc).
Private of his master to play DeVante ‘Jones, Michigan is on the side of the plate in attack: 8 ball losses in 12 minutes (9 in the first half), of the forces that train a catastrophic address (0/8 in three ) -points at premiere mi-temps). Only the Hunter Dickinson pivot surrenders to the base (12 points and 5 rebounds), since Colorado State does not present a training pivot, and therefore subordinates an important size deficit. At the break, the Rams had a comfortable advantage (36-29).
But nothing has ever been acquired in a university match, and Wolverines apply to remind them of their adversaries’ return. Always under the impetus of a omnipresent Dickinson, well assisted by the revelation of “freshman” Caleb Houstan and veteran Eli Brooks (16 points, 7 rebounds, 6 passes and 2 interceptions), Michigan enclenche without delaying a furious comeback after 10 minutes into the second half-time, the heads up in the display board (53-49).
As of this moment, Colorado State is no longer taking advantage of the match, and is assisting in returning a consistent situation. Sonnés par ce momentum, the Rams show signs of nervousness and continue the dangerous possessions in attack. The insolent address of the first-time midfielder is nothing short of a souvenir, and the small escape to David Roddy’s teammates (13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 passes).
Bousculée in first period, during which he apologized until 15 points behind, Juwan Howard’s troupe finally assassinated (75-63), thanks to a retaliated attack in second period (46 points). In the second round, the Wolverines will face the winner of the match between Tennessee, head of series n ° 3 and immense favorite of the race, and Longwood, head of series n ° 14.
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