Live Updates: Michigan vs Alabama Sweet 16 Score and Highlights
Michigan and Alabama met in a Sweet 16 matchup at the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 27. The winner moved on to the Elite Eight to face the victor of No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee.
First-half snapshot
Alabama closed the first half with an 8-0 run to lead 49-47. The period included eight lead changes and four ties.
| Stat | Alabama (H) | Michigan (H) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49 | 47 |
| Field goals | 15-of-38 (39%) | 18-of-36 (50%) |
| 3-pointers | 9-of-24 (38%) | 8-of-15 (53%) |
| Free throws | 10-of-10 (100%) | 3-of-4 (75%) |
| Rebounds | 20 | 21 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 6 |
Key performers
Labaron Philon paced Alabama with 19 first-half points. He also grabbed five rebounds and handed out three assists.
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Trey McKenney each scored 12 by halftime. Lendeborg entered the game as the Big Ten Player of the Year.
Season and tournament form
Alabama entered the game among the nation’s highest-scoring teams, averaging 91.6 points per game. Michigan averaged 87.4 points per game.
The Crimson Tide reached the Sweet 16 after dominant wins over Hofstra (90-70) and Texas Tech (90-65). Labaron Philon scored 29 points against Hofstra. Latrell Wrightsell scored 24 points versus Texas Tech.
Lineups and rosters
- Alabama starters: Labaron Philon, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Amari Allen, London Jemison, Aiden Sherrell.
- Michigan starters: Elliot Cadeau, Nimari Burnett, Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara.
Player notes
Aday Mara was recognized as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Elliot Cadeau has played through hearing and vision challenges this season.
Lendeborg spent two seasons at UAB before transferring. He said he expected interest from Alabama when he entered the portal.
Off-court developments
Alabama guard Aden Holloway was not with the team. He was arrested on March 16 and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. Authorities reported 2.1 pounds of marijuana found at his residence.
The university removed Holloway from campus pending a student-conduct review. A $5,000 bond was set after the arrest.
Broadcast, odds and predictions
The game aired on TBS and truTV. Streaming was available on Fubo.
BetMGM lines listed Michigan as the heavy favorite. Moneyline odds showed Michigan around -500 and Alabama +375. The spread sat near Michigan -8.5 with an over/under of 172.5.
Several analysts favored Michigan in postgame predictions. Tony Garcia projected a Michigan win and a similar margin, while other writers also leaned toward the Wolverines.
Coaching and context
Alabama coach Nate Oats spoke publicly on March 26 about his commitment to the program. He said he was not looking to leave despite speculation about other openings.
Michigan managed to slow Saint Louis in the previous round. The Wolverines hoped to counter Alabama’s high-scoring attack the same way.
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