Michigan Triumphs Over UConn 73-65, Wins First NCAA Title Since 1989

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the UConn Huskies 73-65 to win the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship.

“NCAA Men’s National Championship: Michigan vs UConn odds, spread, and total The Wolverines and Huskies clash for college basketball’s ultimate prize in a battle of NCAA powerhouses”

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This is Michigan's first title since 1989, ending a 26-year Big Ten drought.

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Michigan paced the game with a 41-37 halftime lead on 50% shooting and 10-19 3-point shooting.

Michigan set an NCAA record as the first team to score 90 or more points five times in a single tournament.

Jason Kohl had 20 points including a clutch 3-pointer that sparked a 9-0 run.

Michigan controlled the pace in a battle of contrasting styles.

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Michigan's combination of shooting precision and timely runs made the difference.

UConn proved they could compete with the nation's best.

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They hung close through three quarters and threatened several times.

The game's result ended UConn's streak of national titles in four years.

The championship concluded a season dominated by Michigan, which finished 41-3.

Dusty May was validated as a transformative coach.

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The game was the first men's championship broadcast on TBS since 1999.