Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament against the Louisiana State Tigers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Bickel-USA TODAY Sports
The Wolverines powered through some nasty adversity to move on to its fourth sweet 16 in as many tournaments.
LSU raced out to control to keep the maize and blue on the edge of their seat for much of the first half. However, before the buzzer sounded for halftime, Michigan basketball punched its way back to gain a narrow one-point lead heading into the locker room.