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Posted on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 : 10:22 p.m.

What was the best part of Michigan's 71-56 win over South Dakota State?

By Pete Cunningham

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Michigan's Mitch McGary, center, hustles for a loose ball during Michigan's 71-56 win over South Dakota State at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Thursday, March 21.

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Michigan got off to a slow start on Thursday against South Dakota State in its NCAA Tournament opener on Thursday, but was in control most of the way in the second half of the 71-56 win.

What was the most encouraging sign in the win?

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Mitch McGary's energy? Tim Hardaway Jr. going off? Trey Burke -- despite his struggles -- at least popping up healthy after taking a hard fall?

Weigh in on the poll below and if we didn't give an option that you like, let us know what your favorite part was in the comments section below.

Pete Cunningham covers sports at AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at petercunningham@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @petcunningham.