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- On Friday, March 27, top-seeded Michigan Wolverines defeated fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide 90-77 in a Sweet 16 matchup at the United Center in Chicago, advancing to the Elite Eight.
- Following the team's tournament run, the Crimson Tide played without star guard Aden Holloway, who remained suspended after his March 16 arrest on felony drug charges.
- Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. matched his career-high with 35 points, but Unanimous First Team All-American Yaxel Lendeborg led the Wolverines with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
- Bench production proved decisive as the Wolverines utilized a 33-6 scoring advantage, while the Crimson Tide made only five 3-pointers in the second half.
- Michigan, which set a program record for wins this season, will face the winner of Tennessee-Iowa State in the Midwest Region final on Sunday, March 29.
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