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Top Seed Michigan Faces Saint Louis in NCAA Showdown

3/20/2026

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Michigan Wolverines will face the Saint Louis Billikens in the NCAA Tournament second round on March 21 at 9:10 a.m. MST.
Michigan is a No. 1 seed and is favored by 13.5 points against No. 9 seed Saint Louis, which beat Georgia 102-77.
The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Brian Anderson providing play-by-play.
The over/under for the matchup is 161 points.
The winner advances to the Sweet 16.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament marked a pivotal expansion to 64 teams, enhancing its popularity and competitiveness. Villanova, an eighth seed, achieved a historic upset by defeating top-seeded Georgetown 66-64, securing their first national championship. This tournament structure, emphasizing single-elimination drama, has since become a cornerstone of American sports culture, exemplified by the ongoing significance of March Madness.

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Story summary

Michigan Wolverines will face the Saint Louis Billikens in the NCAA Tournament second round on March 21 at 9:10 a.m. MST.
Michigan is a No. 1 seed and is favored by 13.5 points against No. 9 seed Saint Louis, which beat Georgia 102-77.
The game will be broadcast on CBS, with Brian Anderson providing play-by-play.
The over/under for the matchup is 161 points.
The winner advances to the Sweet 16.

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