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Michigan Advances to Elite Eight, Joining Texas and South Carolina

Published March 29, 2026 · Updated March 29, 2026 · The Guardian

Michigan beat Louisville 71‑52 in the Sweet 16, using a 16‑0 run to erase an 11‑point deficit and reach the Elite Eight for the second time in five seasons.

The Wolverines overcame an 11‑point deficit with a 16‑0 run in the second quarter, then scored 17 straight points in the third to seal a 71‑52 win over Louisville.

The victory sends Michigan to the Elite Eight, joining top seeds Texas and South Carolina. It marks the program’s second Elite Eight appearance in five seasons.

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