(5) Michigan defeats (4) Texas A&M, 91-79
Michigan goes again to the Candy 16 a 12 months after a 24-loss season, utilizing Roddy Gayle’s surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 within the NCAA Event.
Gayle scored 21 of his season-high 26 factors within the second half to assist the restocked Wolverines overcome a 10-point deficit and advance to Atlanta to face the Auburn-Creighton winner within the South Area.
Vladislav Goldin had 23 factors and 12 rebounds as fifth-seeded Michigan overcame one other large day for Pharrel Payne, who led Texas A&M with 26 factors on 10-of-13 taking pictures.
The Wolverines, who made a shocking run to the Huge Ten event title, gained for the fifth time in 9 days.
