University of Michigan Athletics
University of Michigan Athletics • • general
Key Points:
- The University of Michigan men's basketball team, ranked No. 3 and top seed in the Midwest Region, defeated No. 1 seed Arizona 91-71 to advance to the national title game, shooting 57.1% from the field and leading by 16 at halftime.
- Aday Mara led Michigan with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Trey McKenney scored 16 points including four three-pointers, and Elliot Cadeau recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists.
- Michigan maintained strong offensive momentum in the second half, hitting 63.6% from the field and extending their lead to as much as 26 points before holding on for an 18-point win, tied for the largest margin between No. 1 seeds in NCAA tournament history.
- The Wolverines will face No. 7-ranked UConn in the national championship game on April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium, marking Michigan's eighth title game appearance since 2013, tied for second most in that span.
- Cadeau set several program records including the first point-assist double-double in the NCAA Tournament since 2017 and now ranks second in Michigan's NCAA Tournament assists history, while Michigan became the first team to score 90+ points in five straight NCAA tournament games.
