Florida State vs. Michigan: Scores, highlights and updates

No. 9 Florida State 54, No. 3 Michigan 58, FINAL:

The Wolverines held on through a late onslaught from the ‘Noles and now Michigan is rocking in the Final Four. Just as we all expected back in November.

No. 9 Florida State 49, No. 3 Michigan 56, 1:23 2H:

Michigan found some separation and now FSU is in foul mode. This looks all but buttoned up for the Wolverines.

No. 9 Florida State 44, No. 3 Michigan 54, 2:15 2H:

Michigan appears to have found something like a stride, though in this sordid affair that may be short lived. At least Moritz Wagner finally woke up.

No. 9 Florida State 36, No. 3 Michigan 40, 10:00 2H:

Michigan built out a 10-point lead for a whit, but FSU has kept it close. Scoring is at a premium in this one, folks.

No. 9 Florida State 28, No. 3 Michigan 34, 15:49 2H:

Michigan’s jumped out of recess with a succession of swift buckets, and FSU has stumbled on a few possessions. This is still anyone’s game, though.

No. 9 Florida State 26, No. 3 Michigan 27, HALF:

This one’s tight, and neither team has shown signs of backing down. They’ve handed off the lead to each other seven full times. Charles Matthews leads all scorers with 10 points, as he should for what he pulled off early in the frame.

No. 9 Florida State 23, No. 3 Michigan 22, 5:08 1H:

Here’s something to help get a sense of what a rock fight this affair has been.

No. 9 Florida State, 21, No. 3 Michigan 19, 6:21 1H:

FSU will not go quietly. With the help of stout defense and P.J. Savoy three-pointers, the ‘Noles are hanging around and really want a shot at San Antonio.

No. 9 Florida State 4, No. 3 Michigan 5, 17:22 1H:

A wicked back-and-forth affair, with both teams playing stellar defense. Charles Matthews in fact hurt a young fellow’s feelings.

Before the game

The second Elite Eight game on Saturday will a pair of teams gaining momentum in this NCAA Tournament, with the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines facing the No. 9 Florida State Seminoles to decide the West Region from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Michigan needed a last-second three by Jordan Poole to escape against Houston, but took advantage of their extra life by destroying Texas A&M 99-72 on Thursday in the Sweet 16.

The Wolverines are in their third Elite Eight in the last six seasons, and are looking for their first Final Four berth since 2013.

Florida State trailed Xavier by double digits in the second half of their second-round matchup, but closed on an 18-4 run to eliminate the West Region’s top seed. In the Sweet 16 the Seminoles used another big run, this one a 15-2 spurt and in the first half against Gonzaga to reach their first Elite Eight since 1993.