Michigan Postgame Recap: Wolverines wipe out Alabama to reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight

Michigan won its Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama 90-77 on Friday night, advancing to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight. The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zuniga provided a live breakdown of the game from Chicago. They highlighted Yaxel Lendeborg's consistent offensive aggression and the Wolverines' dominant second-half defense, which held Alabama to just 28 points after the Crimson Tide had scored 49 in the first half. Key defensive adjustments, such as more physical play against ball screens and improved communication on switches, played a significant role in the turnaround. The bench contributions from Trey McKenney and Roddy Gayle were also profiled. The postgame discussion concluded with a look at potential improvements as the Wolverines prepare for their Elite Eight matchup against Tennessee. The postgame discussion concluded with a look at likely improvements heading into the Wolverines Elite Eight matchup with Tennessee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Michigan Postgame Recap: Wolverines wipe out Alabama to reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight is an episode from The Wolverine247 Michigan Football Podcast.

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This episode was published on Mar 28, 2026.

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