Detroit News writers James Hawkins and John Niyo preview the Michigan-Montana game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Wichita, Kan. — Stifling. Stout. Spirited.
They are words one often wouldn’t associate with Michigan’s defense in past seasons — maybe only as an antonym.
That hasn’t been the case this season where third-seeded Michigan rolled into the NCAA Tournament and its first-round game against No. 14 seed Montana at Intrust Bank Arena as one of the hottest teams with one of the top defenses in the nation.