Live updates from NCAA championship

Key Points:

• UConn men's basketball lost to Michigan 69-63 in the national championship game, marking the first time in program history they fell short in the title game, hindered by a poor 31% shooting performance and significant foul trouble.
• Michigan dominated in free throws, shooting 25-28 compared to UConn's 6-10, and controlled second-chance points and rebounding, despite their star forward Yaxel Lendeborg playing through injuries.
• UConn's key players, including Alex Karaban and Solo Ball, struggled with foul trouble and offensive consistency, while Karaban set multiple program records in his final game but expressed disappointment over the loss.
• The officiating drew criticism from UConn fans due to the foul disparity, but coach Dan Hurley praised the referees postgame, emphasizing his team's issues with undisciplined fouling.
• The game featured strong fan engagement with notable attendees like Bill Murray and Shaquille O'Neal, and UConn fans showed spirited support despite the loss, with the Huskies finishing their season as national runners-up.