Arizona, Illinois and Michigan have punched their tickets to the Final Four. Now it’s time to decide whether Duke or UConn will join them in Indianapolis.
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How Michigan won: The Wolverines delivered a knockout blow in the first half and took off from there, showcasing the passing, offensive versatility and overall depth that makes them a real contender to win their first national title since 1989. Michigan never looked back after a 21–0 run, matching Tennessee’s speed and offensive aggression early in the second half. Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg was the best player in the Midwest Regional, averaging 27 points, seven rebounds, four assists and no turnovers against Tennessee. He got help from fellow transfers Ade Mara and Elliot Cadeau, who each had a game-high 10 assists each.
Tennessee’s only chance was to supplement its offensive rebounding talent with strong perimeter shooting, but the Vols didn’t have nearly enough offense outside of Ja’Coby Gillespie (21 points) to avoid dropping their third consecutive Elite Eight matchup. Michigan heads to Indianapolis and will face Arizona in the Final Four. –Adam Rittenberg
