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Friday, March 30, 2018 - 3:17pm
Max Marcovitch: This is no David v. Goliath
The Michigan men's basketball team is one full of underdogs, but now the wolverines are favored against Loyola.

Michigan's roster doesn't have the makings to be a true Goliath, and Loyola is too talented to be a true David.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 8:17pm
You know Sister Jean, now meet Loyola
Assistant coach Luke Yaklich compiled a 6-1 record against Loyola-Chicago in his time at Illinois State.

The Daily broke down game tape from Loyola-Chicago’s Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight wins over Nevada and Kansas State, respectively, to evaluate the non-religious challenges the Ramblers may present ahead of Michigan’s Final Four clash.

Sunday, March 25, 2018 - 1:30am
Matthews gets his Michigan moment, leading Wolverines to the Final Four
Redshirt sophomore wing Charles Matthews has worked hard on his game to get to the point that he's at.

After a long, frustrating journey, Charles Matthews was Michigan's leading scorer in an Elite Eight win.

Monday, March 19, 2018 - 5:06pm
Robinson takes on mentorship role for blossoming Livers
Fifth-year senior forward Duncan Robinson and freshman forward Isaiah Livers have developed a close relationship despite competing for the same position.

Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Livers have developed a close relationship despite competing for the same spot.

Sunday, March 18, 2018 - 12:25am
Michigan advances to Sweet 16 on Jordan Poole buzzer-beating prayer
Freshman guard Jordan Poole after his buzzer-beating shot to advance the Wolverines to the Sweet 16, beating Houston 64-63.

Jordan Poole's miracle shot at the buzzer sends Michigan to the Sweet Sixteen with a 64-63 win.

Friday, March 16, 2018 - 6:08pm
Michigan, Simpson downplay Gray matchup ahead of second round game with Houston
Sophomore guard Zavier Simpson has another marquee matchup Saturday against Houston's Rob Gray.

Michigan and Houston have very little time to prepare for each other's strengths.

Friday, March 16, 2018 - 1:41am
Defense leads again, as Michigan suffocates Montana
Sophomore center Jon Teske had two blocks in Michigan's win over Montana on Thursday.

Once again, Michigan wins a game with its defense — this time in the NCAA Tournament.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 6:56pm
Max Marcovitch: Wagner didn't come back to right last year's wrongs. He came back to do it all again.
Junior forward Moritz Wagner returned to school to enjoy another season of college basketball.

The pain of last year's loss doesn't motivate Moritz Wagner. He came back to school because he loves college basketball.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 3:54pm
Montana Kaimin writer offers insight into Michigan's first round opponent
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The Daily reached out to the Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s student newspaper, to get the lowdown on the Grizzlies.

Sunday, March 11, 2018 - 8:32pm
Michigan set to challenge in manageable West Region
Junior forward Moritz Wagner is excited about the opportunity to play North Carolina again

After a week-long respite following its Big Ten Tournament championship, the Michigan men’s basketball team finally has its NCAA Tournament path.

The 3rd-seeded Wolverines will face No. 14 seed Montana on Thursday afternoon in Wichita, Kan. Michigan will be in the West Region, with Xavier and North Carolina as the two higher-seeded teams, respectively.