Michigan defeats UConn 69-63 to win first men’s NCAA basketball title since 1989

By Rohan Nadkarni Michigan won its second national championship in men’s college basketball Monday, defeating Connecticut 69-63 in the title game in Indianapolis. After a 31-3 regular season, the Wolverines were dominant during their tournament run, winning each of their first five games by double digits. Michigan’s average margin of victory in the NCAA Tournament before Monday was 21.6 points. “It still doesn’t feel real,” Wolverines head coach Dusty May said during the trophy presentation. “These guys have done it all year.” The Wolverines proved to be too physical for the Huskies in the championship matchup. Michigan shot 28 free

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