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NCAA men: Michigan 61, Montana 47

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) reacts with Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) and Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, as they head to a time out in the second half. Michigan wins, 61-47, over Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on Mar. 15, 2018.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) reacts with Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) and Michigan forward Moritz Wagner, left, as they head to a time out in the second half. Michigan wins, 61-47, over Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on Mar. 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) dunks in the first half.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) dunks in the first half.
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Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a drive by Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half. Matthews had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a drive by Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half. Matthews had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
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Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) dunks over Montana's Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20), Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) dunks over Montana's Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20), Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
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Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) guard Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) in the first half.
Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) guard Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) in the first half.
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Montana guard Bobby Moorehead (24) guards Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana guard Bobby Moorehead (24) guards Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
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Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Michigan guard Charles Matthews (right) go after the ball in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Michigan guard Charles Matthews (right) go after the ball in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
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Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Michigan guard Charles Matthews (right) go after the ball in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Michigan guard Charles Matthews (right) go after the ball in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
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Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the first half.
Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the first half.
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Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) defends a shot by Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the first half.
Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) defends a shot by Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the first half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan head coach John Beilein in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
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Montana head coach Travis DeCuire talks with a referee in the first half.
Montana head coach Travis DeCuire talks with a referee in the first half.
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Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a shot by Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a shot by Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, right, in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, right, in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) talks with Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) talks with Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
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Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) goes to the basket around Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) goes to the basket around Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan dance team performs during a time out in the second half.
Michigan dance team performs during a time out in the second half.
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Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the first half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Players on the bench react after a dunk by Moritz Wagner in the second half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018. Michigan wins, 61-47. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
Players on the bench react after a dunk by Moritz Wagner in the second half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018. Michigan wins, 61-47. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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The Michigan bench reacts after a dunk by Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the second half.
The Michigan bench reacts after a dunk by Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) converge on Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half.
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) converge on Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) as he comes out of the game after being called for a foul in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) as he comes out of the game after being called for a foul in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) as he comes out of the game after being called for a foul in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) as he comes out of the game after being called for a foul in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein on the sidelines in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein on the sidelines in the second half.
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Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) go after a loose ball in the second half.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) go after a loose ball in the second half.
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Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) chases Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the second half.
Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) chases Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan fans cheer after Montana is called for an offensive foul in the second half.
Michigan fans cheer after Montana is called for an offensive foul in the second half.
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Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with his team including Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) and Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half.
Michigan head coach John Beilein talks with his team including Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) and Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) guards Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) in the second half.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) guards Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Jordan Poole, center, and Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) laugh it up on the bench in the second half.
Michigan guard Jordan Poole, center, and Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) laugh it up on the bench in the second half.
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The Michigan band members are reflected in the tubas while they play during a time out in the second half.
The Michigan band members are reflected in the tubas while they play during a time out in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
A referee keeps things from getting too fiesty late in the second half.
A referee keeps things from getting too fiesty late in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) guards Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) in the second half.
Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) guards Montana guard Michael Oguine (0) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) pulls down one of his 11 rebounds of the game, this one in the second half.
Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) pulls down one of his 11 rebounds of the game, this one in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
The Michigan band members play during a break in the second half.
The Michigan band members play during a break in the second half.
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Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a drive to the hoop by Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half.
Montana guard Sayeed Pridgett (4) defends a drive to the hoop by Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half.
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Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) goes to the basket past Montana guard Timmy Falls (1) in the second half.
Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) goes to the basket past Montana guard Timmy Falls (1) in the second half.
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A Jordan Poole fan in the midst of Montana fans in the second half.
A Jordan Poole fan in the midst of Montana fans in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) guards Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) and Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) wait to come into the game in the second half.
Michigan guard Jaaron Simmons (5) and Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) wait to come into the game in the second half.
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Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the second half.
Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) guards Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Montana forward Jamar Akoh, left, and Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic pressure Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the second half.
Montana forward Jamar Akoh, left, and Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic pressure Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends a shot by Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) in the second half.
Michigan guard Duncan Robinson (22) defends a shot by Montana forward Fabijan Krslovic (20) in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) battle Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) for the ball in the second half.
Montana forward Jamar Akoh (15) and Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) battle Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) for the ball in the second half.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) heads up court in the second half.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) heads up court in the second half.
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Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) passes the ball around Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018. Michigan wins, 61-47. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
Montana guard Ahmaad Rorie (14) passes the ball around Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) in the second half. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018. Michigan wins, 61-47. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) smiles in the last seconds of the game.
Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) smiles in the last seconds of the game.
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Michigan fans Sarah Wolfe and Charles Wolfe of Omaha watch the end of the San Diego State University and Houston game.
Michigan fans Sarah Wolfe and Charles Wolfe of Omaha watch the end of the San Diego State University and Houston game.
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Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) and teammates arrive at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (4) and teammates arrive at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) and teammates arrive at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) and teammates arrive at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan head coach John Beilein arrives at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan head coach John Beilein arrives at the arena. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during warm ups. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) during warm ups. Michigan vs Montana in the first round of the Men's NCAA Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. on March 15, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News