While the Michigan Wolverines (again) put up a commendable effort against a tough team on the road, the NCAA Tournament selection committee can only do so much with moral victories. At 5-5 in the Big Ten, the Wolverines probably need to go at least 6-4 down the stretch to sneak on to the right side of the bubble.
Glass half full, there are plenty of opportunities for Quad 1 wins, but the harsher reality is that there is not anywhere close to six clear wins. Only two remaining games come against teams currently outside the top 35 per Kenpom: a revenge game against Rutgers in Ann Arbor, and Tuesday’s trip to Happy Valley.