"Led by Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan pulled away in the second half of its game against Saint Louis to advance to its 16th Sweet Sixteen appearance with a 95-72 win."
"The Wolverines had 9 blocks, its most in an NCAA tournament game since blocks were first tracked in 1985-86, and outrebounded the Billikens 42-27."
"Lendeborg scored 25 points and became the first Michigan player with 25-plus points and no turnovers in an NCAA tournament game since Glen Rice (1989)."
"Michigan is now the first Big Ten team to record back-to-back NCAA tournament games with 90-plus points since title-winning 1989 Michigan."
Michigan secured its 16th Sweet Sixteen appearance by defeating Saint Louis 95-72. Yaxel Lendeborg led the team with 25 points, marking a significant performance. The Wolverines shot 55.7% from the field and dominated defensively, recording 9 blocks and outrebounding the Billikens 42-27. Saint Louis struggled with their perimeter shooting, going 10 for 32 from three-point range. This victory marks Michigan as the first Big Ten team to achieve back-to-back NCAA tournament games with over 90 points since 1989.
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