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Michigan Wolverines, Saint Louis Billikens to Clash in Round of 32
The Michigan Wolverines and Saint Louis Billikens, each fresh off dominant Round of 64 wins, are set to face off. The upcoming Round of 32 matchup will feature Wolverines' Yaxel Lendeborg against the Billikens' Robbie Avila.
The Michigan Wolverines are set to face the Saint Louis Billikens in the Round of 32 after both teams recorded dominant wins in the Round of 64. Michigan previously defeated La Salle 102-50 on December 21, another team from the Atlantic-10 conference. La Salle finished third last in the conference with a 5-13 record. Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's leading scorer averaging 14.4 points per game, will be matched against Saint Louis' Robbie Avila. Avila has been a force on both sides of the ball this season. According to Sports Illustrated, Avila may cause Lendeborg some issues.
Key Facts
- Michigan and Saint Louis both scored over 100 points in their Round of 64 wins.
- Michigan will face Saint Louis in the Round of 32.
- This is the second Atlantic-10 team that Michigan will face this season.
- Michigan previously beat La Salle 102-50.
- Yaxel Lendeborg leads Michigan in scoring with 14.4 points per game.
- Lendeborg will be matched up against Saint Louis' Robbie Avila.
- Both Saint Louis and VCU won in the Round of 64.
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Research Sources
- Sports Illustrated — Saint Louis vs. Michigan Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet to Watch for NCAA Tournament 2nd Round