Michigan Advances to Sweet 16 With Dominant Win

Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg scores 25 points in 95-72 victory over Saint Louis

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:25pm

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The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 95-72 in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 25 points in the dominant victory.

Why it matters

Michigan's win over Saint Louis showcases the team's potential, as they believe their best basketball is still to come. The Wolverines have been building momentum and are now one step closer to a deep tournament run.

The details

In the second-round matchup, Michigan jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 23-point victory over Saint Louis. Lendeborg had a standout performance, scoring 25 points to lead the Wolverines' offensive attack.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Buffalo, New York.

The players

Yaxel Lendeborg

A forward for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team who scored 25 points in the team's 95-72 win over Saint Louis.

Michigan Wolverines

The men's basketball team from the University of Michigan that defeated Saint Louis to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“We've talked about getting closer and closer to playing at our peak, and you've seen it when we played out in Vegas.”

— Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan Forward

What’s next

The Wolverines will face the winner of the game between Gonzaga and UCLA in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Michigan's dominant win over Saint Louis suggests the team is peaking at the right time and has the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines believe their best basketball is still ahead of them.