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Michigan vs. UConn Set for NCAA Title Game Monday

Injury questions for Solo Ball plus Yaxel Lendeborg could reshape a defense-versus-offense clash.

Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates a play in the second half of their Final Four game against Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Head Coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illinni in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • The teams play for the men’s national title Monday at 8:50 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
  • Michigan crushed Arizona 91-73 in Saturday’s semifinal as Aday Mara scored a career-high 26, and the Wolverines became the first team to top 90 points in five NCAA tournament games.
  • UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot sprain, is in a walking boot, will miss Sunday practice, and Dan Hurley said his status for the final is uncertain.
  • Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg aggravated a left ankle injury and sustained an MCL sprain against Arizona and says he will play in the championship.
  • Oddsmakers list Michigan as a clear favorite by about 6.5 to 7.5 points, with UConn chasing a third title in four years and the Big Ten seeking its first champion since 2000.