Michigan defeats Texas A&M 91-79, reaches Sweet 16

The Michigan Wolverines defeated Texas A&M 91-79, overcoming a 10-point deficit to secure their spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Roddy Gayle led the charge with a season-high 26 points, scoring 21 in the second half, while Vladislav Goldin contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Michigan, which had a challenging 24-loss season last year. The Wolverines, now 27-9, will face the winner of the Auburn-Creighton matchup in Atlanta. Texas A&M, despite Pharrel Payne's strong performance with 26 points, faltered in the closing minutes, missing eight of their last nine shots. Michigan's resilience was highlighted by a decisive 20-5 run that shifted the momentum in their favor during the second half.