Michigan Advances to NCAA Championship After Defeating Arizona 91-73
The University of Michigan men's basketball team secured a spot in the NCAA championship game by defeating Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team secured a spot in the NCAA championship game by defeating Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Junior center Aday Mara led the Wolverines with a career-high 26 points and nine rebounds. Freshman Trey McKenney contributed 16 points, including four three-pointers, while Elliot Cadeau added 13 points and 10 assists.
Michigan established an early lead, going up 10-1 within the first two and a half minutes. They maintained control throughout the game, leading 48-32 at halftime.
Arizona's Koa Peat recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, but the Wildcats struggled offensively, shooting 36% from the field and committing nine turnovers in the first half.
The Wolverines will face the University of Connecticut in the national championship game on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.