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INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ~ Michigan closed its championship run with a gritty 69-63 victory over UConn on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, capturing the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national title. The game never became the offensive showcase many expected, instead turning into a defensive, physical battle marked by long scoring droughts and tough possessions on both ends. Michigan led 33-29 at halftime and never trailed in the second half, leaning on composure and execution late to fend off multiple UConn pushes.
UofM will host a celebration honoring the National Championship Team on Saturday, April 11 at the Crisler Center starting at 1 p.m. Tickets for the lower bowl are $75 and $30 for the upper bowl. A parade through the streets of Ann Arbor will begin Saturday at 10 a.m.
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April 7, 2026 ~ Former Michigan and NBA player Tim McCormick reacts to Michigan basketball’s national championship victory, breaking down what made this team special and what the win means for the program and the state.
