Michigan Beats Arizona 91-73, Advances to NCAA Final
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- Michigan defeated top‑seeded Arizona 91‑73 in the national semifinal, an 18‑point margin tied for the largest in a 1‑seed NCAA tournament game since 1979.
- Aday Mara scored 26 points on 11‑for‑16 shooting, adding nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
- Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a left MCL sprain and ankle injury in the first half but returned for nine minutes in the second half.
- Michigan became the first team in NCAA tournament history to score 90‑plus points in five consecutive games.
- Michigan outscored Arizona in second‑chance points 19‑12 and forced the Wildcats to shoot 7‑for‑15 in the paint.
- Michigan made 12 three‑pointers, the second time Arizona allowed double‑digit 3s since Valentine’s Day.
Why it matters: Michigan’s 91‑73 victory propels the Wolverines into the championship game, giving the program its first shot at a title since 1989 and cementing a historic tournament run that includes the largest 1‑seed margin since 1979 and a five‑game 90‑plus scoring streak. Arizona’s season ends, and Lendeborg’s sprain raises a front‑court concern for Michigan heading into the final.
