Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan pull away from Howard in NCAA Tournament
The Wolverines found themselves in tighter-than-expected battle over the first 25 minutes in their No. 1 seed versus No. 16 seed matchup.
Buffalo, N. Y. — Everybody loves to root for the underdog.
Everybody but the Wolverines, who found themselves in tighter-than-expected battle over the first 25 minutes in their No. 1 seed versus No. 16 seed matchup.
Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest Region, eventually put its foot on the gas and pulled away in the second half for a 101-80 romp over Howard at KeyBank Center in Thursday’s first round of the NCAA Tournament. Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Aday Mara had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Michigan (31-4), which shot a season-best 67.
3% from the field and made 69% of its shots after halftime. BOX SCORE: Michigan 101, Howard 80 Michigan will face the winner between No. 8 seed Georgia and No.
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