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Michigan Wolverines Pursue Big Ten Title and 100th Win Against Minnesota
No. 3 Michigan hosts Minnesota in a sold-out Crisler Center Pool(e) Party with a chance to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:18pm
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The No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) return home to host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-14, 6-10 Big Ten) at a sold-out Crisler Center Pool(e) Party on Tuesday evening. Michigan is on the cusp of a significant milestone, needing just one win to reach their 100th all-time victory over Minnesota. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Wolverines have two opportunities to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, which would be their 16th conference championship and first since 2021.
Why it matters
A conference title would be a major accomplishment for the Wolverines, who have dominated this season with 21 wins by a margin of 10 or more points, 13 by 20 or more, 10 by 30 or more, and seven by 40 or more - a Big Ten record. This start to the season is the best in program history, surpassing previous 24-3 starts on four occasions, including the 2018-19 team that reached the Sweet 16.
The details
Leading the charge for the Wolverines are Yaxel Lendeborg (14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds), Morez Johnson Jr. (13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds), and Candidate Mara (11.2 points, 7.0 rebounds), who collectively account for more than 40% of the team's scoring and over half of its rebounding. Guard Elliot Cadeau has also been a key contributor, posting five or more assists in nine straight games and reaching 150 assists for the season, becoming the 24th player in Michigan history to achieve that milestone in a single season.
- Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
- Michigan has two opportunities remaining in the regular season to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.
The players
Yaxel Lendeborg
A key player for the Wolverines, averaging 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Morez Johnson Jr.
Another standout for Michigan, averaging 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
Candidate Mara
The team's leading shot blocker, averaging 2.73 blocks per game and recording at least one block in every contest this season.
Elliot Cadeau
The Wolverines' starting guard, who has posted five or more assists in nine straight games and reached 150 assists for the season, becoming the 24th player in Michigan history to achieve that milestone in a single season.
Dusty May
The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, who has expressed the team's desire to win the Big Ten title outright.
What they’re saying
“We don't want to share anything.”
— Dusty May, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines (newsdirectory3.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This game represents a significant opportunity for the Michigan Wolverines to not only reach a historic 100th win against Minnesota but also to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, a feat that would cement their status as one of the top teams in the conference and potentially set them up for a deep postseason run.
