Michigan beats UConn 69-63 for national title
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- Coach Dusty May addressed dozens of fans at the Crisler Center Tuesday atop the Junge Family Champions Center, declaring 'this trophy is yours' and crediting supporters for backing the team 'every step of the way'
- Michigan held off UConn 69-63 in Monday night's title game, powered by its all-transfer starting lineup
- Point guard Elliot Cadeau was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player after leading Michigan with 19 points in the championship
- Michigan's defense held UConn to 31% shooting from the field and 27% from three-point range, paving the way on the biggest stage
- Michigan's offense made NCAA tournament history as the first team to score 90-plus points in five consecutive tournament games
- UConn's Alex Karaban played all 40 minutes in his final collegiate game, finishing with 11 rebounds and a team-high 17 points
- Michigan finished No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 poll, claiming all 57 first-place votes
Why it matters: Michigan completed one of the most remarkable roster transformations in recent memory, with an all-transfer starting lineup delivering the program's first national title in decades. The Wolverines' blend of historic offensive output and lockdown defense — holding UConn to 27% from three — earned unanimous recognition atop the final AP poll.
