Michigan Advances to Final Four With Blowout Win Over Tennessee

Wolverines set to face Arizona in highly anticipated national semifinal matchup.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:15pm

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The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team cruised to a 95-62 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen on Sunday in Chicago. Sophomore guard Yaxel Lendeborg led the way for Michigan, scoring a game-high 27 points in the dominant win.

Why it matters

Michigan's convincing win over a tough Tennessee squad sets up a highly anticipated Final Four showdown between the Wolverines and the Arizona Wildcats, two of college basketball's premier programs. The winner will advance to the national championship game.

The details

Michigan jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 35 points in the second half. In addition to Lendeborg's 27 points, the Wolverines received strong contributions from several other players, including junior forward Darius Wilkins, who added 18 points and 9 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026 in Chicago.
  • Michigan and Arizona will meet in the Final Four on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Yaxel Lendeborg

A sophomore guard for the Michigan Wolverines who scored a game-high 27 points in the win over Tennessee.

Darius Wilkins

A junior forward for the Michigan Wolverines who contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds in the victory.

Michigan Wolverines

The men's basketball team from the University of Michigan that advanced to the Final Four with the win over Tennessee.

Tennessee Volunteers

The men's basketball team from the University of Tennessee that was defeated by Michigan in the Sweet Sixteen.

Arizona Wildcats

The men's basketball team from the University of Arizona that will face Michigan in the Final Four.

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What they’re saying

“We've always wanted to play against that team. They're really good.”

— Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan Wolverines Guard

What’s next

The winner of the Michigan-Arizona Final Four matchup will advance to the national championship game on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Michigan's dominant performance against Tennessee sets the stage for a highly anticipated Final Four showdown between two of college basketball's premier programs, the Wolverines and the Arizona Wildcats. The winner will have the opportunity to compete for the national championship.