Michigan Advances to Both Final Four and Frozen Four

Wolverines men's basketball and hockey teams make deep NCAA tournament runs

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:20pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting overlapping scenes of a Michigan basketball game and a Michigan hockey game, with sharp, angular shapes and vibrant colors of maize and blue.Michigan's dual runs to the Final Four and Frozen Four showcase the school's athletic prowess and passion for sports.Three Rivers Today

The University of Michigan had a historic weekend, with both its men's basketball and men's hockey teams advancing to the Final Four and Frozen Four, respectively, of the NCAA tournaments. The men's basketball team rolled past Tennessee 95-62 in the Elite Eight, while the men's hockey team held off Minnesota Duluth 4-3 to reach the Frozen Four. On the women's side, the Michigan women's basketball team will face top-seeded Texas in the Elite Eight.

Why it matters

Michigan's success in both the men's basketball and hockey tournaments is a remarkable achievement, as the school becomes the first to advance to the Final Four and Frozen Four in the same year. This showcases the depth and talent of Michigan's athletic programs and will generate significant excitement and pride among the school's fanbase.

The details

In the men's basketball tournament, Michigan was led by Yaxel Lendeborg's 27 points in the 95-62 rout of Tennessee. The Wolverines used their size and athleticism to overwhelm the Volunteers. On the hockey side, Michigan built a 3-0 lead in the first period against Minnesota Duluth but had to hold off a late rally to secure the 4-3 victory and a spot in the Frozen Four. The women's basketball team, making its second Elite Eight appearance, will face a tough test against top-seeded Texas on Monday night.

  • Michigan men's basketball team defeated Tennessee 95-62 on March 29 to advance to the Final Four.
  • Michigan men's hockey team defeated Minnesota Duluth 4-3 on March 29 to advance to the Frozen Four.
  • Michigan women's basketball team will face Texas in the Elite Eight on March 30.

The players

Yaxel Lendeborg

A key player for the Michigan men's basketball team, scoring 27 points in the Elite Eight victory over Tennessee.

Elliot Cadeau

The Michigan men's basketball team's point guard, who had 10 assists in the win over Tennessee.

Morez Johnson Jr.

A forward for the Michigan men's basketball team, contributing 12 points in the Elite Eight game.

Aday Mara

A center for the Michigan men's basketball team, scoring 11 points and blocking two shots in the victory.

Kim Barnes Arico

The head coach of the Michigan women's basketball team, leading the Wolverines to their second Elite Eight appearance.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Michigan men's basketball team will face Arizona in the Final Four on Saturday, while the Michigan men's hockey team will compete in the Frozen Four. The Michigan women's basketball team will look to advance to the Final Four by defeating Texas on Monday.

The takeaway

Michigan's success in both the men's basketball and hockey tournaments is a remarkable achievement, showcasing the depth and talent of the school's athletic programs. This will generate significant excitement and pride among the Wolverines' fanbase as they cheer on their teams in the national semifinals.