Michigan Wolverines defeat UConn Huskies to win the second national title in school history and the first since 1989
- Chas Post
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The No. 1 Michigan Wolverines took down the No. 2 UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship, clinching just the second national title in program history at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday!
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau took home Final Four Most Outstanding Player after recording a game-high 19 points and two steals, powering the Wolverines to its first national championship since 1989.
It was a back and forth matchup throughout most of the game but the Wolverines used a 15-8 run to seize momentum and guard Trey McKenney connected on a clutch game-sealing 3-pointer with 1:50 left.
“It’s never guaranteed but for these guys to cut down the nets after all they sacrificed is pretty special," Michigan head coach Dusty May said after winning it all in his second season with the Wolverines.
Michigan stat leaders
Elliot Cadeau: 19 points, 2 steals
Yaxel Lendeborg: 13 points, 2 rebounds
More Johnson Jr: 12 points, 10 rebounds
Trey McKenney: 9 points, 8 rebounds
UConn stat leaders
Alex Karaban: 17 points, 11 rebounds
Tarris Reed Jr: 13 points, 14 rebounds
Braylon Mullins: 11 points, 7 rebounds
Solo Ball: 11 points
