Michigan Wins Big Ten Tournament but Lands No. 5 Seed, Sparking Fan Outrage

DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – Michigan basketball started the day on a high note, winning the Big Ten Conference tournament championship. However, their excitement was dampened when the NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed. The Wolverines secured a No. 5 seed, while Wisconsin, whom they defeated in the championship game, earned a No. 3 seed, sparking frustration among fans on social media.

Michigan finished the season with a 25-9 record, including two wins over Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Badgers, with a 26-9 record, received a higher seeding. The Wolverines will face No. 12 UC San Diego (30-4) in the first round, while Wisconsin takes on No. 14 Montana (25-9).

Here are the reactions on social media:

UC San Diego enters the tournament with a NET ranking of 35, making Michigan’s opening matchup a Quad-1 game on a neutral site. The Wolverines, with a 12-7 record in Quad-1 games this season, face a tough challenge right from the start.

Source: Michigan basketball earns No. 5 seed in men’s NCAA Tournament: Social media reacts

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