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Michigan 86, LSU 78

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Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Austin Davis (51) react to beating the LSU Tigers, 86-78, in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. (23) and Austin Davis (51) react to beating the LSU Tigers, 86-78, in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Hunter Dickinson (1) of the Michigan Wolverines and Trendon Watford (2) of the LSU Tigers jump for the opening tip during the first half.
Hunter Dickinson (1) of the Michigan Wolverines and Trendon Watford (2) of the LSU Tigers jump for the opening tip during the first half.
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Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) and LSU's Josh LeBlanc Sr. (11) battle for a loose ball.
Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) and LSU's Josh LeBlanc Sr. (11) battle for a loose ball.
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Michigan players huddle before their second-round game against LSU in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis.
Michigan players huddle before their second-round game against LSU in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis.
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LSU players huddle before a second-round game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis.
LSU players huddle before a second-round game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half.
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LSU forward Darius Days (4) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
LSU forward Darius Days (4) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
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LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) during the first half.
LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) during the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) drives to the basket past LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) during the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) drives to the basket past LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) during the first half.
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LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) during the first half.
LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) during the first half.
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LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) drives past Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) drives past Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots over LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots over LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half.
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LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) drives past Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) drives past Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner, left, drives to the basket over LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner, left, drives to the basket over LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half.
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Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) grabs a rebound over LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) during the first half.
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) grabs a rebound over LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) during the first half.
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LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) during the first half.
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LSU guard Aundre Hyatt, center, drives to the basket over Michigan defenders Franz Wagner, left, Mike Smith (12) and Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
LSU guard Aundre Hyatt, center, drives to the basket over Michigan defenders Franz Wagner, left, Mike Smith (12) and Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
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LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
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LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half.
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LSU forward Trendon Watford celebrates after making a basket during the first half.
LSU forward Trendon Watford celebrates after making a basket during the first half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard watches from the bench during the first half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard watches from the bench during the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) shoots over LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) shoots over LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
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LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) celebrates with teammate Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) celebrates with teammate Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
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LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) fights for a loose ball with Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) during the first half.
LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) fights for a loose ball with Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) during the first half.
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Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) passes ahead of LSU guard Cameron Thomas, right, during the first half.
Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) passes ahead of LSU guard Cameron Thomas, right, during the first half.
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LSU forward Darius Days (4) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the first half.
LSU forward Darius Days (4) drives to the basket ahead of Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the first half.
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Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates in front of LSU forward Darius Days (4) after making a basket during the first half.
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates in front of LSU forward Darius Days (4) after making a basket during the first half.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner, left, tries to steal the ball from LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner, left, tries to steal the ball from LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) during the first half.
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Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) scrambles for a loose ball with LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) during the first half.
Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) scrambles for a loose ball with LSU guard Aundre Hyatt (15) during the first half.
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Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Mike Smith (12).
Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Mike Smith (12).
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Brandon Johns Jr. (23) of the Michigan Wolverines shoots a layup.
Brandon Johns Jr. (23) of the Michigan Wolverines shoots a layup.
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Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a play against the LSU Tigers in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to a play against the LSU Tigers in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Brandon Johns Jr. (23) of the Michigan Wolverines dunks against the LSU Tigers.
Brandon Johns Jr. (23) of the Michigan Wolverines dunks against the LSU Tigers.
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Hunter Dickinson (1) of the Michigan Wolverines gestures to a teammate during action against the LSU Tigers during the first half.
Hunter Dickinson (1) of the Michigan Wolverines gestures to a teammate during action against the LSU Tigers during the first half.
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Franz Wagner of the Michigan Wolverines puts in a layup against the LSU Tigers.
Franz Wagner of the Michigan Wolverines puts in a layup against the LSU Tigers.
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Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) blocks the shot of LSU's Javonte Smart (1) during the first half.
Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) blocks the shot of LSU's Javonte Smart (1) during the first half.
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Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) shoots against LSU.
Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) shoots against LSU.
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Michigan's Terrance Williams II (5) and LSU's Aundre Hyatt (15) battle for a loose ball.
Michigan's Terrance Williams II (5) and LSU's Aundre Hyatt (15) battle for a loose ball.
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Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) grabs a rebound from LSU's Trendon Watford (2).
Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) grabs a rebound from LSU's Trendon Watford (2).
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Michigan's Chaundee Brown #15 drives to the basket against LSU's Josh LeBlanc Sr. #11.
Michigan's Chaundee Brown #15 drives to the basket against LSU's Josh LeBlanc Sr. #11.
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LSU's Javonte Smart #1 goes for a rebound against Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. #23 and Mike Smith #12.
LSU's Javonte Smart #1 goes for a rebound against Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. #23 and Mike Smith #12.
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LSU's Darius Days (4) and Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) reach for a loose ball.
LSU's Darius Days (4) and Michigan's Franz Wagner (21) reach for a loose ball.
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Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts to a 3-pointer against the LSU Tigers.
Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts to a 3-pointer against the LSU Tigers.
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Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts to a 3 against the LSU Tigers.
Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts to a 3 against the LSU Tigers.
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Michigan guard Franz Wagner celebrates during the second half.
Michigan guard Franz Wagner celebrates during the second half.
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Michigan's Chaundee Brown (15) and Terrance Williams II (5) react to beating the LSU Tigers.
Michigan's Chaundee Brown (15) and Terrance Williams II (5) react to beating the LSU Tigers.
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LSU's Cameron Thomas (24) and Javonte Smart (1) walk off the court after losing to the Michigan Wolverines.
LSU's Cameron Thomas (24) and Javonte Smart (1) walk off the court after losing to the Michigan Wolverines.
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Michigan guard Chaundee Brown celebrates after his team's win.
Michigan guard Chaundee Brown celebrates after his team's win.
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Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts after beating the LSU Tigers.
Michigan's Chaundee Brown reacts after beating the LSU Tigers.
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LSU's Javonte Smart (1) and Jalen Cook (3) walk off the court after losing to Michigan.
LSU's Javonte Smart (1) and Jalen Cook (3) walk off the court after losing to Michigan.
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Michigan Head coach Juwan Howard reacts after beating the LSU Tigers.
Michigan Head coach Juwan Howard reacts after beating the LSU Tigers.
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