As the Michigan Wolverines dismantled the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet 16, Dusty May's squad dominated nearly every stat column.
That included the Wolverines out-rebounding the Tide by double digits, bringing down 46 boards and only allowing Alabama to snag 32 balls off the glass.
Shutting down the Crimson Tide's second-chance opportunities on offense with 33 defensive rebounds, Michigan was as good as possible under the bucket, and that will have to continue as the Wolverines take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight.
The Vols have been noted as one of the top rebounding teams in the country this season, consistently bringing down more rebounds than their opponents en route to their 25-11 record.
While Tennessee might be seeded lower than Alabama was, the Volunteers could undeniably pose a bigger problem for the Wolverines.
Wolverines must rebound well against Tennessee
In the win over Alabama, Yaxel Lendeborg led the Wolverines in nearly every stat column, including rebounding with 12 to earn the double-double.
May is going to need his veteran big man, alongside center Aday Mara and fellow forward Morez Johnson Jr., to have a similar performance against the Volunteers if they want to punch their ticket to the Final Four.
Mara had a relatively slow game against the Tide, earning just five rebounds after averaging 6.8 per game heading into the game. Johnson, who led the team in rebounding this season, brought down eight rebounds of his own against 'Bama.
While Michigan has been undeniably dominant through nearly every minute of the year, and has averaged 40 rebounds per game, the Vols may have been one step better (off the glass, at least).
This year, Tennessee has averaged 42.6 rebounds per game, with 24.3 of those coming down on the defensive end of the court, shutting down opponents' second-chance opportunities.
In the Elite Eight, the No. 1-seed Wolverines and the No. 6-seed Volunteers are scheduled to tip off at 2:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 29, and the game will be broadcast on CBS.