US EditionMichigan rolls to 91-73 win over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title
- On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines defeated Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four, securing a spot in Monday's national championship game. The victory marked a dominant performance with early control throughout.
- Michigan's defense forced Arizona to attempt long-distance shots by packing the paint, neutralizing the Wildcats' offensive threats. The Wolverines built a double-digit lead just 5:31 into the contest, dictating early momentum.
- Despite suffering an MCL sprain and ankle injury, star forward Yaxel Lendeborg returned to score 11 points in 14 minutes. Junior center Aday Mara added a career-high 26 points, while freshman Trey McKenny contributed 16 points.
- UConn awaits in Monday's national title game after defeating Illinois 71-62 in the earlier semifinal. The matchup sets up a championship contest between the two programs.
- Seeking its second program championship since 1989, Michigan hopes Lendeborg can reach 100% health for the final. The Wolverines aim to cap their tournament run with a title victory.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- Eastern Greene grad Dusty May has his Michigan Wolverines one win away from a national championship. After Michigan's 91-73 Final Four win over Arizona, May acknowledged the fan support he's seen from Greene County and the Wabash Valley.
Michigan, historic UConn fight to be last team standing Monday
INDIANAPOLIS -- For the third time in his decorated college career, Alex Karaban and UConn are in the Final Four. As tipoff for the 2026 national championship game approaches, Karaban knows only one way to leave the court on Monday…
Michigan to face UConn for NCAA men's basketball title after overpowering Arizona
Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the 'Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night in Indianapolis.
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