Who Will Advance? Auburn vs. Michigan Live in the Sweet 16

Sweet Sixteen Day 2 features a night matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers. Despite a late-season slump, Auburn remains the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, boasting strong guard play and potential National Player of the Year Johni Broome at center.

Michigan counters with a pair of 7-footers, Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf, who could challenge Auburn’s interior defense. However, the Wolverines’ success hinges on limiting turnovers and efficient shooting, particularly from guards like Tre Donaldson, who faces his former Auburn team.

Predictions from CBS Sports’ panel are mixed, with only one expert picking Michigan to win outright. However, four panelists believe Michigan will cover the point spread. The analysis highlights Michigan’s strong perimeter play and the need to protect the ball against Auburn’s defense, which has been vulnerable in recent games. The potential for Auburn to get into foul trouble and Michigan’s ability to capitalize on those opportunities are also key factors. Auburn is expected to score heavily, led by freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford.

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