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It was a rematch from the 2018 Elite Eight round, where the Wolverines defeated Florida State, 58-54, to head to the Final Four. Fast forward a few years, and both teams found themselves battling each other once again with the rights to get into the Elite Eight.
This go-around was a more lopsided affair in favor of Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Seminoles, 76-58. Michigan was clearly the better team and prioritized creating better shots while keeping the ball safe more than FSU did.
It was an up-and-down game from the tip, where both teams ran a full court press, and shots were being thrown up from everywhere. The Wolverines did a good job in the first half getting the ball inside to Johns and Dickinson for easy points in the paint. The maize and blue also hit a couple of 3-pointers in the first half to keep the defense honest. The Wolverines really shined on the defensive side in the first half by forcing 10 turnovers — FSU averages a little over 14 turnovers-per-game, the number it ultimately hit once the final horn blew.
The second half was a particularly dominant performance for the maize and blue. They had the answer for anything Florida State threw their way. Michigan was able to get buckets under the basket flawlessly — post-ups, drives, or full-length circus shot layups from Mike Smith. The great defense the Wolverines played all game, combined with the excellent offense in the half was the icing on the cake.
We’re now going to dive more into the game and talk about the good, the bad, and the MVP.
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