Michigan - South Dakota State Tournament Facts

Here are some NCAA Tournament facts about Michigan and South Dakota State:

Post-Game:
Big Ten is now 6-1 vs. the Summit League.  The only loss was Indiana vs. Cleveland State 83-79 in the 1986 Round of 64.

The Summit League has not won a game in the Round of 64 since Valparaiso defeated Mississippi in 1998.

Pre-Game:
This is the only the second time Michigan has been a #4 seed.  They were also a #4 seed last year and lost to Ohio 65-60.

This is the first time that Michigan has ever played in tournament game in their home state.

Michigan is 8-1 when playing on Thursdays.  Their only loss was in 1995 Round of 64 vs. Western Kentucky 82-76.  

South Dakota State is 0-1 all-time after  playing in their first ever tournament last year.  They lost to Baylor 68-60 in the Round of 64.

Schools that achieved their highest ever Seed

Teams that achieved their highest ever Seed in this tournament.  Those that achieved it for the first time are in bold.

#1 Seed

• Gonzaga (1st time) - Previous high #2 in 2004
• Indiana (3rd time) - Last time was 1993
• Kansas (11th time) - Last time was 2011
• Louisville (3rd time) - Last time was 2009

#2 Seed

• Miami, Florida (2nd time) - Last time was 1999

 #3 Seed

• New Mexico (3rd time) - Last time was 2010
• Marquette (4th time) - 2nd consecutive year

#4 Seed

• Saint Louis (1st time) - Previous high #7 in 1994

#8 Seed

• Colorado State (1st time) - Previous high #10 in 1989 and 1990

#11 Seed

• Belmont (1st time) - Previous high #13 in 2011
• Middle Tennessee State (2nd time) - Last time was 1982

#12 Seed

•  Akron (1st time) - Previous high #13 in 2009

#13 Seed

• Boise State (1st time) - Previous high #14 in 1988, 1993, 1994 and 2008
• South Dakota State (1st time) - Previous high #14 in 2012

#14 Seed

• Northwestern State (2nd time) - Last time was 2006

#15 Seed

• Florida Gulf Coast (1st time) - First tournament appearance

 #16 Seed

• Liberty (3rd time) - Last time was 2004