Sweet 16 sets up big night for Michigan teams

State of play: After the men's games tonight, U-M plays Louisville on Saturday in the women's NCAA Tournament.

• Michigan State's women's team was eliminated last weekend.

Fun fact: We're one of just three states — along with Texas and North Carolina — with at least three teams still dancing.

What's on the line

No. 1 U-M vs. No. 4 Alabama: The next stop in the Wolverines' championship-or-bust run.

• Alabama will need to shoot the lights out to overcome U-M's size advantage.
• 7:35pm Friday, TBS/truTV

No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 2 UConn: Head coach Tom Izzo looks to add to his "Mr. March" legacy against counterpart Dan Hurley.

• Whose sideline antics steal the show is anyone's guess.
• 9:45pm Friday, CBS

No. 2 U-M (women) vs. No. 3 Louisville: With a win, the Wolverines would reach their first Elite Eight since 2022.

• 12:30pm Saturday, ABC

Where to watch: Expect packed bars across downtown on Friday, plus a Spartans-focused alumni watch party at DraftKings Sports & Social in Troy for the late game.