Overview
- After a 91-73 victory over Arizona, fans spilled into the South University Avenue and Church Street intersection to celebrate.
- Downtown bars filled hours before tipoff, with long lines reported at Good Time Charley’s, Brown Jug and The Garage Bar.
- Ann Arbor police put extra patrols across student areas and downtown, and they warned that some streets could close because of the crowds.
- Officers reminded fans that open alcohol is not allowed on public streets and urged designated drivers and group travel at night.
- Local shops reported heavy Final Four merchandise sales, and police indicated the stepped-up presence would continue through the title game.