Michigan steps up its defense in Sweet 16 win against Alabama
When it comes to blocking shots, Aday Mara is the 7-foot-3 center of attention for Michigan. The Wolverines ramped up their defensive intensity in the second half of Friday night's 90-77 win over Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. They limited the Crimson Tide to 28 points and 32% shooting after they struggled to contain Labaron Philon Jr.
and company early on. Nimari Burnett helped set the tone when he blocked a 3-point attempt by Latrell Wrightsell Jr. with 18:02 left.
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to blocking shots, Aday Mara is the 7-foot-3 center of attention for Michigan. This time, he had some company. The Wolverines ramped up their defensive intensity in the second half of Friday night's 90-77 win over Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
They limited the Crimson Tide to 28 points and 32% shooting after they struggled to contain Labaron Philon Jr. and company early on. Nimari Burnett helped set the tone when he blocked a 3-point attempt by Latrell Wrightsell Jr.
with 18:02 left. Roddy Gayle Jr. blocked another 3-point try by Wrightsell with 17:10 remaining, and he rejected a long-range shot by Houston Mallette with 13:44 to go.