Michigan routs Arizona, advances to national title game
PUBLISHED Apr 5, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
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Indianapolis. Michigan overpowered Arizona 91-73 on Saturday in the Final Four semifinal, with junior center Aday Mara scoring a career-high 26 points and the Wolverines opening a double-digit lead within six minutes to dominate the night and secure a spot in the national title game. Indianapolis. The Wolverines advance to face UConn on Monday after UConn's 71-62 victory over Illinois earlier; Michigan's offense reached 90 points for a tournament-record fifth time, Aday Mara's performance anchored the win, and Yaxel Lendeborg's rolled ankle will undergo medical evaluation before the national final.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in the early Final Four semifinal.
- Michigan opened a double-digit lead early and defeated Arizona 91-73 in the later semifinal on Saturday.
- Aday Mara scored a career-high 26 points and had nine rebounds in the semifinal.
- Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a rolled ankle during the game and is slated for evaluation.
- Michigan advanced to the national title game to face UConn on Monday.
News Intelligence
- If you're a college basketball fan, this is a big deal. Michigan's record-breaking offense and Aday Mara's standout performance are worth celebrating. If you're a Yaxel Lendeborg fan, keep an eye out for updates on his ankle injury.
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Michigan's basketball program, players and coaching staff benefited from increased visibility, momentum, and the opportunity to compete for the national championship after their 91-73 Final Four win over Arizona.
Arizona's team, coaching staff and supporters suffered a decisive semifinal loss that ended their championship run and highlighted challenges against Michigan's high-scoring offense.
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