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NCAA 2026: Michigan vs. Alabama Open Thread

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Michigan 90, Alabama 77

Michigan vs. Alabama · United Center · March 27Michigan 34-3

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  • Mike_Bainbridge The goat is in the building
  • DanDimes Calm before the storm
  • Mike_Bainbridge Were back boys lets gooo!
  • silverblue Doesn’t matter what row you’re in, you’re there! Gosh, I’m jealous! Sing the Victors LOUD and PROUD and cheer your heart out! GO BLUE!!!
  • ReegsShannon Cheap seats!

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Michigan and Alabama face off in the first game of the night in Chicago (7:35 p.m. ET, TBS) with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.

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