Sports29 March, 20261 min read
Michigan Cruises Past Tennessee 95-62, Reaches Final Four With 35th Win
Michigan defeated Tennessee 95-62 to reach the Final Four. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points to lead the Wolverines.
Dominant Victory
Michigan steamrolled Tennessee 95-62 to capture the Midwest Regional. The Wolverines posted their 11th victory by at least 30 points this season. A 21-0 run in the first half proved decisive.
“May guided Michigan back to the Final Four, as his team thumped Tennessee 95-62.”
Team Depth
Lendeborg was named Midwest Region Most Outstanding Player. Michigan shot 52% from the field and had five players in double digits. They held Tennessee to 32% shooting from the field.
Coach Dusty May
May guided Michigan from a dismal eight-win season to a 35-win campaign. He previously led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023. Michigan is seeking its first national championship since 1989.
“May also inherited a seemingly broken Michigan program, which emerged from a season with only eight total wins.”
Final Four Awaits
Michigan will face No. 1 Arizona in the national semifinal.
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