DAYTON, Ohio -- The confidence never wavers, and Michigan is still alive in the NCAA tournament only because of its unshakeable belief that it should just keep shooting.
The Wolverines might have pushed their never-stop-gunning approach close to the breaking point on Wednesday night in the First Four. But Zak Irvin provided yet another example that it’s all right to keep on firing, even when all the evidence is suggesting that you stop.
After spending most of the game watching errant jumpers clang off the rim and letting Tulsa hang around while it dealt with its own offensive issues, the Wolverines hit their final 3-point attempt of the evening at UD Arena, validating their approach in a 67-62 win that sets up a game against No.