Michigan defended its #1 ranking the way a champion should — by refusing to blink. The Wolverines outlasted #2 UConn 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the six-point margin told the story of a team that never let the Huskies find the gear that got them here.
UConn pushed, as a 34-win team does, but Michigan's 37-3 record isn't a fluke of scheduling or a hot month. It's the product of a roster that treats every possession like it's the last one. The Huskies couldn't string together the run they needed, and every time they crept close, the Wolverines answered with the kind of poise you can't teach.
Michigan walks away with the trophy and a season that won't soon be forgotten. For UConn, the offseason starts with a simple truth: they were six points from the mountaintop.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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