Michigan Overpowers Arizona in Semifinal Blowout

Michigan advanced to the NCAA men’s basketball final for the first time since 2018 with a commanding 91‑73 victory over top‑seeded Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday. The Wolverines hit 12 of 27 three‑pointers, turning a comfortable halftime lead into a 25‑point final margin.

Elliot Cadeau recorded a double‑double, tallying 13 points and 10 assists, while Aday Mara posted a career‑high 26 points. Despite an early injury to Yaxel Lendeborg, who played through a left‑leg issue and added 11 points, Michigan’s defense forced Arizona to shoot just 37 percent, well below its season average.

Arizona, which finished the season 36‑3, could not recover from the deficit, seeing its three‑point shooting slump at the worst point of the year. The win marks Michigan’s fourth blowout of the tournament and extends its scoring streak to five consecutive games of 90 points or more, an NCAA Tournament record.

The Wolverines now await No. 1 seed UConn in the championship game on Monday, while Arizona’s season ends in disappointment after a spectacular run.

The team’s poise and depth turned a highly anticipated matchup into a one‑sided showcase of Michigan’s championship pedigree.