Detroit News writers James Hawkins and John Niyo break down Michigan's 64-63 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Wichita, Kan. — Michigan junior center Moritz Wagner couldn’t help but shake his head and offer a wry smile.
Twenty minutes earlier, the Wolverines were on the brink of disappointment and seconds from having their postseason aspirations crushed in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
But then madness ensued and third-seeded Michigan was able to escape with a heart-racing, 64-63 win over No. 6 seed Houston after freshman guard Jordan Poole’s miraculous 3-pointer beat the buzzer Saturday night at Intrust Bank Arena.