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Michigan wins second national title, first since 1989

Michigan made only two 3-pointers but muscled past UConn 69-63 in Indianapolis to claim its second national championship, the program's first since 1989.

Published Apr 6, 2026, 11:35 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.