The Michigan Wolverines face off against the Villanova Wildcats for. 7:30 tip in the sweet 16. Michigan just beat a solid Tennessee team to get here, but the tough road is just getting started! Michigan is a decent shooting team from the floor, averaging 47.1% (38). They are also a good rebounding team on both ends of the floor! Michigan is 6-4 in their last 10 games, but do they have what it takes to take down one of the best teams from the Big East?
The Villanova Wildcats have won 7 straight and 9 of their last 10 games. Villanova is a great defensive team and ranks in the mid 30s - 98th in every defensive category. They are 36th in points allowed per game (63.6), 54th in defensive fg% (41), and 38th in rebounds. On the offensive side, they average 73.8 ppg and are the best free throw shooting team in the country. This will be key down the stretch!