Top-ranked Michigan (37-3) defeated No. 2 UConn (34-6), 69-63, at Lucas Oil Stadium in a championship clash that came down to the final minutes. The six-point margin told the story of a game where neither team could pull away — and one that Michigan ultimately closed better.
UConn's 63 points weren't enough to keep pace with a Wolverines squad that found just enough offense down the stretch. Michigan's 37th win of the season cemented what the résumé suggested all along: this was the best team in the country, and it proved it on the biggest stage.
For UConn, a 34-win season ends one possession short. For Michigan, the trophy case gets heavier — and the standard for next season just got set.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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