Lendeborg stars as Michigan rolls past Tennessee and into Final Four
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Key Points:
- Michigan dominated Tennessee 95-62 in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Region final, advancing to their first Final Four since 2018 and ninth overall, with Yaxel Lendeborg leading the team with 27 points.
- The Wolverines showcased strong team basketball, highlighted by Lendeborg's playmaking and scoring, Elliot Cadeau's 10 assists, and contributions from multiple players including Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara.
- Michigan executed a decisive 21-0 run in the first half, capitalizing on Tennessee's poor transition defense and shooting struggles, holding the Volunteers to just 32% from the field.
- Under second-year coach Dusty May, Michigan became the first team to win four NCAA Tournament games by double digits while scoring at least 90 points in each contest.
- Michigan will face No. 1 seed Arizona in the national semifinals, with Lendeborg earning the Midwest Region Most Outstanding Player honors and continuing a historic scoring streak in the tournament.
