The Bison face a formidable opponent in Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, which spent time at No. 1 in the AP poll this season.

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Howard coach Kenny Blakeney had a blast the last time he saw Michigan play. Following the Bison’s home win against North Carolina Central on Feb. 21, Blakeney and his family ventured over to Capital One Arena in Washington to catch Michigan’s highly anticipated showdown against Duke, which the Blue Devils won 68-63. “I was there as a fan cheering my brains out, enjoying my day, and just kind of taking it all in to be a fan,” Blakeney said Wednesday, recalling his laidback mood in having enjoyed a few tequilas and a couple of cigars before the game.