2026 National Championship Live Updates: Scores and Results from Michigan vs. UConn

[11 :19 PM ET] — FINAL | Michigan 69 UConn 63 Michigan beats out UConn after a close game, filled with pressure on both sides, although Michigan maintained the lead for most of the game. The Wolverines made 20 free throws in a row. Freshman Tret McKenney from Flint, Michigan was fouled with 15 seconds left and made both free throws, closing out the game.

[9 :48 PM ET] — HALFTIME | Michigan 33 UConn 29 Michgan is up by four points at the half, Yaxel Lendeborg took the courtside interview after the half and admitted he played "soft" during the first half and would come back stronger regardless of his pain level for the remainder of the game.

[8:53 PM ET] — Tip-off - Michigan scores the first two points of the game, starting off with a basket within the first minutes.

[8 :20 PM ET] — PRE-GAME The 2026 national championship live updates are here. Michigan and UConn tip off at 8:50 PM ET on TBS/TNT/truTV from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. One game, one title, 37 years of waiting for Michigan and a dynasty on the line for Dan Hurley. Refresh this page throughout the night for live scores, highlights and results.

Michigan enters as a 6.5-point favorite and the most dominant team in the country — the Wolverines haven't lost a tournament game by fewer than 10 points. But UConn has Dan Hurley, who is 11-0 against the spread in the Sweet 16 or later, and Tarris Reed Jr., who is averaging 20.8 points and 13 rebounds on 58% shooting in this tournament.

The injury watch is the biggest storyline before tip-off. Yaxel Lendeborg — Michigan's best player and the tournament's best performer — is playing through an ankle and MCL injury suffered Saturday against Arizona. He has said he will be on the floor "no matter what." UConn's Solo Ball is in a walking boot with a foot sprain and is listed as uncertain.

Our pick: Michigan 78, UConn 68.