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Braylon Mullins Scores 23 as No. 4 UConn Beats No. 16 Michigan 85-77 in Rematch of NCAA Title Game

Braylon Mullins led UConn with 23 points and 10 free throws as the Huskies forced 11 turnovers and won their title rematch by eight.

  • On Friday, No. 4 UConn defeated No. 16 Michigan 85-77 at TD Garden in Boston, with guard Braylon Mullins scoring a game-high 23 points in a rematch of last season's national championship.
  • Seven months after Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis to capture the 2026 national title, this contest marked the 11th national title game rematch in the following season since 1996.
  • UConn dictated play through physical aggression, attempting 36 free throws and making 30. Guard Silas Demary Jr. netted 21 points and seven rebounds, anchoring the Huskies' second-half control.
  • The victory moves UConn to 2-0, while Michigan falls to 1-1 ahead of a home game against Marquette on Wednesday. The Wolverines must address offensive cohesion after shooting struggles.
  • UConn coach Dan Hurley faces a brutal non-conference slate ahead, including matchups with Arizona, Duke, and Kansas in the coming weeks. Boynton must rebuild team cohesion quickly as Michigan adjusts to new roster pieces.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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