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Vols take on Michigan in NCAA Tournament second round

Tennessee aims for its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019 when the Vols clash with Michigan on Saturday.
Credit: AP
Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) reacts to fans as he walks off the court at the end of a college basketball game against Longwood in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 17, 2022. Tennessee won 88-56. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Tennessee Vols will play the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Both teams advanced with double-digit wins in Thursday's first-round games. 

The Vols cruised past Longwood with a 32-point win over the Lancers. Tennessee shot a season-high 60% and knocked down 14 three-pointers. Five players scored in double-figures, led by Santiago Vescovi with 18 points.

Michigan needed a comeback to beat Colorado State. They trailed the Rams by 15 points in the first half. The Wolverines shot 57% in the second half to overcome the deficit. 

Sophomore center Hunter Dickinson led Michigan with 21 points. Three other Wolverines scored in double-figures. 

Michigan entered the tournament with a 17-14 overall record. They have not won back-to-back games since Feb. 8 and Feb. 10. 

Tip-off is set for 5:15 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday.

You can watch them head out for the game below!

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