Ann Arbor — Blood is thicker than alma mater, but Jon Runyan Sr. plans to represent both during the Michigan-Villanova second-round women’s NCAA Tournament game. You just might not know it.
Runyan, a Michigan All-American offensive lineman in 1995 and 14-year NFL veteran, will be in Crisler Center tonight watching his daughter, Bella Runyan, a sophomore guard for the No. 11-seed Wildcats. Michigan, the No. 3 seed, is 15-0 this season on its home court.
Villanova (24-8) advanced with an upset of No. 6-seed BYU on Saturday, and Michigan (23-6) pummeled American, 74-39. The winner advances to the Sweet 16.