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Michigan cuts through Texas A&M en route to Elite Eight

Detroit News writers James Hawkins and John Niyo recap Michigan's convincing 99-72 win on Thursday at the Staples Center.

Los Angeles – Michigan proved it could prevail when it wasn’t at its best in the NCAA Tournament.

On Thursday, the third-seeded Wolverines sent a message and showed just how dangerous they can be when they’re firing on all cylinders.

Michigan fed off a dominant first half to steamroll No. 7 seed Texas A&M, 99-72, in a Sweet 16 beatdown at the Staples Center and emphatically stamp its ticket to the Elite Eight for the third time in six seasons.