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Michigan Cruises Past Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament
Top-seeded Wolverines advance to Sweet 16 with 95-72 victory
Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:34am
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The Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan Wolverines rolled to a 95-72 victory over Saint Louis in the NCAA Tournament. Yaxel Lendeborg led the way for Michigan with 25 points, punctuating his performance with a massive dunk in transition.
Why it matters
Michigan's dominant win over Saint Louis keeps the Wolverines on track as one of the favorites to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. As the top seed in the Midwest Region, Michigan is expected to contend for a spot in the Final Four.
The details
Michigan pulled away from Saint Louis with a strong second-half performance. The Wolverines shot 55% from the field and outrebounded the Billikens 38-28. Lendeborg was the catalyst, scoring 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting.
- The game was played on March 21, 2026.
The players
Yaxel Lendeborg
Michigan's leading scorer, who poured in 25 points in the victory.
Michigan Wolverines
The top-seeded team in the Midwest Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Michigan's dominant performance against Saint Louis demonstrates the Wolverines' potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. As the top seed in the Midwest Region, Michigan will look to continue its strong play and advance to the Elite Eight and beyond.
