5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s win vs UConn in National Championship
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Key Points:
- The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines defeated No. 2 seed UConn Huskies 69-63 to win their second national title, their first since 1989.
- Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 19 points and two steals, playing a crucial role in the final two games, including a key three-pointer that extended their lead in the championship.
- Michigan's momentum shifted with a decisive 10-3 run late in the first half and a 15-8 run early in the second half, helping them build and maintain a double-digit lead over UConn.
- Morez Johnson Jr. contributed significantly despite Michigan’s slow shooting start, scoring 10 first-half points and finishing with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.
- Michigan completed the best season in program history with a school-record 37 wins, a Big Ten regular season title, and becoming the first Big Ten team in 50 years to go undefeated on the road, ending a 26-year Big Ten national championship drought.
