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CHICAGO \u2013 Michigan<\/a> vs. Alabama<\/a> sounds like a football fan’s dream. But Friday night’s Sweet 16<\/a> game will be everything a basketball would want, too. Why? Expect plenty of fireworks.<\/p>\n\n

Michigan averages 87.4 points per game, while Alabama<\/a> leads the nation at 91.6 ppg. Giddy up.<\/p>\n

Alabama has looked impressive with tournament wins over Hofstra (90-70) and Texas Tech (90-65), and even without Aden Holloway, the backcourt pairing of Labaron Philon (29 points vs. Hofstra) and Latrell Wrightsell (24 points vs. Texas Tech) have been lethal.<\/p>\n

East is a Beast: <\/strong>When does a Sweet 16 resemble a Final Four? In the East Region of March Madness<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg<\/a> leads the line for Michigan, with Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aday Mara anchoring the post. The Wolverines were able to slow down the run-and-gun, high-flying Saint Louis offense<\/a> in the second round. Can they do the same vs. the Crimson Tide?<\/p>\n\n

The winner of tonight’s game advances to Sunday’s Elite Eight, where it will play the winner of No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s what you need to know for tonight’s Michigan vs. Alabama Sweet 16 game, including predictions and how to watch.<\/p>\n

HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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TEAMS<\/strong><\/td>\n1H<\/strong><\/td>\n2H<\/strong><\/td>\nF<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alabama<\/strong><\/td>\n18<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michigan<\/strong><\/td>\n17<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

Behind three 3-pointers, Alabama holds an 11-4 lead over Michigan at the first media timeout with 15:38 left in the half. Aiden Sherrill has knocked down a pair of 3-pointers for the Crimson Tide.<\/p>\n

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Elliot Cadeau has had a pair of 3-pointers go in and out so far on open looks.<\/p>\n

The Sweet 16 matchup between Michigan and Alabama is underway at the United Center in Chicago. The winner advances to the Elite Eight.<\/p>\n

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