Michigan Falls to UCLA in Heartbreaking Elite Eight Match – Game Highlights
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Mike Smith #12 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles against Tyger Campbell #10 of the UCLA Bruins during the first half in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Michigan was the last Big Ten team in the NCAA Tournament, and now, they’re out.
Tuesday night (March 30), and the Wolverines fell to UCLA in a 51-49 loss in the East Regional final at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
UCLA, who defeated Michigan State earlier in the tournament, will advance to the Final Four.
“It’s very disappointing for our guys, working extremely hard this year, coming down to one possession,” Michigan coach Juwan Howard said in a press conference. “And that’s how it goes sometimes. The game of basketball, there’s one or two possessions that could really either help you or hurt you.
“And for us, you know, we came up short. It’s gonna be tough to sleep tonight.”
Check out photos from the game below.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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