Michigan rolls over Arizona to make the NCAA Title Game
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Michigan turned a highly anticipated Final Four showdown into a one‑sided showcase Saturday night in Indianapolis, rolling past Arizona 91-73 to reach the national championship game for the first time since 2018. The Wolverines seized control early, built a double‑digit lead just five minutes in, and never allowed the Wildcats to recover.
Junior center Aday Mara delivered a career‑best performance with 26 points and nine rebounds, anchoring a Michigan offense that became the first team in tournament history to score 90 or more points in five straight March Madness games. The Wolverines improved to 36-3 and continued their streak of double‑digit postseason wins.
Lendeborg battles injury but vows to play for the title
Michigan’s All‑American forward Yaxel Lendeborg briefly exited after rolling his ankle and spraining his knee, but he returned in the second half to hit two quick threes and push the lead past 20. He finished with 11 points in 14 minutes and said he will be ready for Monday’s championship matchup against UConn.
Coach Dusty May praised his team’s poise and experience, noting that the Wolverines’ background in high‑pressure games helped them dictate the pace and physicality from the start.
Arizona’s offense stalls under Michigan’s pressure
Arizona entered with one of the nation’s top offenses but struggled to find rhythm against Michigan’s packed‑in defensive scheme. The Wildcats shot 36 percent from the field, went 6-for-17 from three, and committed nine turnovers in a first half that ended with them trailing 48-32.
Koa Peat posted 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaden Bradley added 13, most of them coming after the game was out of reach. Arizona, which had lost only twice all season by a combined seven points, found itself down nine less than three minutes into the game and never threatened again.
Wolverines close in on program’s second national championship
Freshman Trey McKenney hit four threes and scored 16 points, while Elliot Cadeau added 13 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, four steals, and six turnovers in a high‑energy performance. Michigan shot 47.8 percent overall and 12-for-27 from deep, showcasing the balance and explosiveness that have defined its postseason run.
The Wolverines now turn their attention to UConn, which is seeking its third national title in four seasons. Michigan, meanwhile, aims to capture its first championship since 1989, with the Fab Five in attendance to witness the program’s return to the sport’s biggest stage.
