What Juwan Howard said after Michigan's win over LSU to advance to the Sweet 16

Michigan found itself in a tough game on Monday night in Indianapolis, trading punches with LSU for a trip to the Sweet 16. In the end, the Wolverines survived and advanced, posting an 86-78 victory over the Tigers to move on to next weekend.

Chaundee Brown and Eli Brooks each scored 21 points to lead Michigan and Franz Wagner pitched in with 15. Hunter Dickinson ended the game with a double-double, as the B1G Freshman of the Year had 12 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.

The Wolverines made 10-of-25 shots from the 3-point line and hit 28 baskets on 22 assists. Despite turning the ball over nine more times than LSU, Michigan’s 3-point shooting and ball movement was enough to get to the Sweet 16.

After the game, Juwan Howard talked about his team’s performance, the big play from Brown and Brooks and moving ahead to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Here’s what the Michigan head coach had to say:

Juwan Howard says Isaiah Livers remains "out indefinitely."

— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) March 23, 2021

Juwan Howard on Franz Wagner's second half: "Big time players step up in big time moments, and Franz is a big time player."

— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) March 23, 2021

Juwan Howard on Chaundee Brown: "Chaundee has been rock steady all season long. … He's been doing a lot of special things to help us win."

— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) March 23, 2021

Juwan Howard says Michigan's motto of the day was "Empty the tank."

Howard: "Our guys stepped up to the competition. That's why we're for competitors only." That's the message on the back of U-M's March shooting shirts.

— Daniel Dash (@DanielDash_) March 23, 2021

Juwan Howard said the team's mantra today was "Empty the Tank."

"We knew LSU was going to be tough, we knew we had our hands full, but our guys fought back. That's why we're for competitors only."

— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) March 23, 2021

@umichbball coach @JuwanHoward talks about taking it one game at a time and Eli Brooks talks leadership.#MarchMadness | #Wolverines | #3ptcnvrsn | #Chicago pic.twitter.com/TLCmTHG7kw

— The 3 Point Conversion (@3ptCnvrsn) March 23, 2021