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Michigan’s next NCAA opponent is a rim-running 9 seed that just won by 25
Saint Louis dominated with 66 points in the paint and 47 rebounds, shooting 58% to win its first NCAA Tournament game since 2014 and advance to face Michigan.
- Yesterday, ninth-seeded Saint Louis blew out Georgia 102-77 in the first round, setting up a second-round game against Michigan on Saturday at KeyBank Center.
- Attacking the basket, Saint Louis scored 66 points in the paint during a 23-0 run that expanded into an 18-0 surge and a 35-point lead, according to the source.
- After a half a scare against Howard, the Wolverines outscored the Bison 51-32 in the second half, with their large frontcourt giving them an inside advantage.
- Coach Josh Schertz said 'Certainly a great win' after the Billikens' first March Madness win since 2014 as Saint Louis will attempt to reach the Sweet 16.
- Michigan's tournament record of 69-31 in 33 appearances contrasts with Saint Louis's 29-5 record for a season, highlighting their different pedigrees.
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Jackson Progress-Argus+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
SLU grabs slingshot, takes aim at No. 1 seed Michigan
Saint Louis walked off the floor in Buffalo with a breeze of a first-round win over Georgia knowing it had less than 36 hours to prep for the Goliath of the Midwest bracket, No. 1 seed Michigan.
·Jackson, United States
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USA TodayMichigan's next March Madness opponent is led by 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar'
·Detroit, United States
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The RecordSaint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points
Dion Brown scored 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, all on layups and dunks, and Saint Louis blew out Georgia 102-77 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
·United States
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Marietta Daily JournalSaint Louis' relentless offense clobbers Georgia
Dion Brown scored 18 points and ninth-seeded Saint Louis ran a layup line for most of a 102-77 rout of eighth-seeded Georgia in a first-round NCAA Tournament Midwest Region game on Thursday night in Buffalo, N.Y.
·Georgia, United States
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 36%
R 18%
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