Michigan Beats Arizona to Reach Championship Game Against UConn
Michigan beat Arizona in Saturday's Final Four game to advance to the national championship. The Wolverines will face UConn, who defeated Illinois with a game-sealing 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins.
Michigan knocked out top-seeded Arizona on Saturday to reach the national championship game. Key players Yaxel Lendeborg and Trey McKenney helped lead the Wolverines past the Wildcats in Indianapolis.
UConn also won their Final Four game against Illinois. Braylon Mullins hit a crucial 3-pointer late in the game to seal the victory for the Huskies.
Arizona entered as the No. 1 seed in the West Region after beating Long Island, Utah State, Arkansas and Purdue to reach the Final Four. But Michigan's upset ended their championship hopes.
The NCAA tournament began with 68 teams competing in March Madness. Now only Michigan and UConn remain standing after three weeks of games across the country.
College basketball's biggest tournament is now down to just two teams after starting with 68. The championship game will decide which school gets the ultimate prize in college sports.
Michigan and UConn will play for the national championship in the final game of March Madness.
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