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Dusty May was very emotional after leading the Michigan Wolverines to a 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies in the national championship game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Monday night.
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May completed the eighth season of his head coaching career, his second with the Wolverines. He first enjoyed an incredible stint with the FAU Owls, leading them to the 2023 Final Four in historic fashion. This time, he reaches the mountaintop in his second Final Four appearance beating Arizona and UConn to earn his first national title.
May reflected on the achievement after the game on the TBS broadcast. He was thankful for everyone within the program who put forth all of their effort to helping Michigan have the greatest opportunity to go for the championship.
"First of all, I want to thank all the people that poured into everyone in our locker room. We're not here without the love, support and coaching from everybody before us," May said.
How Dusty May, Michigan performed against UConn
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Dusty May has undeniably earned his stripes as one of the best coaches in college basketball. After this season, he now shines bright as a champion with the Michigan Wolverines after beating UConn.
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Free throws, stocks (steals and blocks) and inside scoring made the difference in this matchup. The Wolverines prevailed in all three categories after making 25 free throws, recording 12 stocks and scoring 36 points inside the paint. It wasn't the same for the Huskies as they converted 12 shots at the line, made six stocks and produced 22 points inside the paint.
Three players scored in double-digits for Michigan in the win. Elliot Cadeau won the Most Outstanding Player award after finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. He shot 5-of-11 from the field, including 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line. Yaxel Lendeborg came next with 13 points and two rebounds, Morez Johnson Jr. had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Trey McKenney provided nine points and eight rebounds.
Michigan concludes the 2025-26 campaign with a 37-3 overall record, having gone 19-1 in its Big Ten matchups. They will look forward to defending their title in the 2026-27 season.
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