Social media reacts to Michigan basketball blowing second-half lead, losing to Auburn in Sweet 16

It was turnover galore in Atlanta in the first half between Michigan men's basketball and Auburn. The Tigers had 10 first-half giveaways which was the most they've had in the opening 20 minutes all year. And Michigan wasn't immune to them, either. The Wolverines took care of the basketball early, but Michigan finished with eight first-half turnovers in a very fast-paced game. Vlad Goldin was getting tired quickly with all the running and he had just two points to show. Luckily, for Michigan, Danny Wolf was aggressive and put up 11 points in the first half. With how well Wolf played, Michigan found itself trailing 30-29 entering halftime.

The second half appeared like it was going to be Michigan's -- until it wasn't. The Wolverines got themselves up by nine points with 12 minutes left in the game, but careless turnovers, getting out-rebounded, and Tahaad Pettiford getting hot from deep, allowed Auburn to quickly get back into the game. Auburn went on a 20-2 run in the second half and never looked back.

Auburn would take down Michigan, 78-65, and advance to the Sweet 16. The Wolverines' season is officially over and Dusty May will now continue looking into the transfer portal while attempting to retain his roster for next season.

Here's what social media thought of Michigan's performance.

Hell of a season with a lot to be proud of. pic.twitter.com/aX3shF2Vua
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) March 29, 2025

Good season, Michigan. Hung a banner, made the Sweet Sixteen. Bright future for Dusty May and the boys.
— MGoFish (@MGoFish) March 29, 2025

Auburn is just too much for Michigan down the stretch here... The defense, the shot making. Number one overall seed for a reason.
— Dylan Burkhardt (@umhoops) March 29, 2025

Great season. Sucks to see it end. But if you’re going to get knocked out in the Sweet 16, it’s easier to stomach when you know the other team is better (even if the game was winnable).

Dusty May has this program back in the mix far earlier than any reasonable person expected.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) March 29, 2025

When push came to shove, Michigan did not have enough fearlessness from its guards or offensive firepower to hang with the teams that will play in Atlanta on Sunday. Can't make the mistakes they did against a top seed.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) March 29, 2025

Michigan’s season has ended in the Sweet Sixteen.

The Wolverines went 27-10 in Dusty May’s first season. They finished tied for second in the Big Ten and won the Big Ten Tournament Championship. pic.twitter.com/dm6IwMls7d
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) March 29, 2025

FINAL: AUBURN 78, MICHIGAN 65

Johni Broome finished with 22 and 16, but the story was freshman Tahaad Pettiford - who hit a couple of CRAZY shots with Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara on the bench in foul trouble.

Denver Jones was also HUGE with 3 straight baskets midway in the…
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 29, 2025

Tough way for the season to end... but great year one of the @CoachDustyMay era. Michigan will be back here and beyond in short order!
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 29, 2025

It was 48-39 after Cheese hit his FTs

Then a phone call was made.. shame
— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) March 29, 2025

Don't let Michigan losing to Auburn distract you from the fact Michigan went 15-0 and won a National Championship less than two years ago and J.J. McCarthy was 27-1 as a starter. pic.twitter.com/CO7vbZqEph
— Trevor Woods (@WoodsFootball) March 29, 2025

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