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NCAA 2026: Michigan vs. Howard Open Thread

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Michigan vs. Howard · KeyBank Center · March 19Michigan 32-3

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  • Superfan16 We locked in
  • DMB43 LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS IS OUR MOMENT OUR TIME let’s get this party started with a nice 75+ point win
  • MichBolts A lot of people forget Roddy Gayle scored 26 points in an NCAA tournament game
  • SuperDave41 Crazy that Roddy grew up in a waterfall.
  • kturnup Tourney Roddy!!!

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