WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — They were too big. Too strong. Too long. Too skilled.
None of it should be a surprise, even in this age of parity and upsets during the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Yes, No. 2-seed Ohio State went down. And No. 2-seeded Alabama and No. 3-seeded Kansas got pushed. But rare is the 16-seed that can match up with a team like Michigan basketball, with its size on the frontline and out on the wing.
The Wolverines knew that. Jumped Texas Southern from the tip. Then let up after building a 20-point lead, eventually settling for an 82-66 victory over the Tigers.