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Michigan Rout Sets UConn Showdown for National Title

Michigan enters Monday’s final as the betting favorite after a fifth straight 90-point tournament game.

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UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr., center, celebrates after the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Illinois at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Head coach Tommy Lloyd of the Arizona Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 79-64 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at SAP Center on March 28, 2026 in San Jose, California.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley gestures to the crowd after a postgame interview.

Overview

  • Michigan beat Arizona 91-73 on Saturday in Indianapolis, setting up a national championship game against UConn on Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET.
  • The win featured Aday Mara’s 26 points and nine rebounds and extended Michigan’s streak of 90-point games to five, an NCAA tournament first according to ESPN.
  • Yaxel Lendeborg exited with an ankle and knee issue reported on the broadcast, returned for limited second-half minutes, and said he will play against UConn.
  • Sportsbooks opened with Michigan favored by about 7.5 points over UConn, which is chasing a third national championship in four years under Dan Hurley.
  • Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd announced a contract extension through 2031 this week and said he is focused on Arizona when asked about the North Carolina vacancy.