Michigan vs Tennessee Live Updates: Score, Highlights of Elite 8 Game
Michigan scored at least 90 points in four straight NCAA tournament games while posting its 11th win this season by 30 points or more, coach Dusty May's team dominated Tennessee.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, top-seeded Michigan defeated Tennessee 95-62 at the United Center in Chicago, advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 2018.
- Head coach Dusty May guided the Wolverines to this Midwest Region final, while Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes saw his team's third consecutive Elite Eight appearance end without a Final Four berth.
- Forward Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, fueling a 21-0 first-half run that gave the Wolverines a 48-26 halftime lead, while Tennessee struggled offensively, shooting 32% from the field despite attempting 20 extra shots.
- Arizona awaits Michigan in the national semifinal on Saturday, April 4, as the Wolverines continue scoring at least 90 points in every tournament game this year.
- Having previously led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023, May has now guided two different programs there; Michigan seeks its first championship since 1989.
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Tennessee’s season ends with another Elite Eight loss, this time to Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie threw down a thunderous right-handed dunk over Yaxel Lendeborg on a fast break and stared at the All-American. It was the sort of play that might have energized Tennessee, except Michigan had the game in hand. The Volunteers were well on their way to yet another Elite Eight exit. Sixth-seeded Tennessee will have to wait at least another season for its first trip to the Final Four after getting pounded by Lendebor…
Yaxel Lendeborg unstoppable, dominates Tennessee en route to the Final Four
CHICAGO — Four months ago, No. 1 seed Michigan men’s basketball head coach Dusty May spoke tongue-in-cheek to comments heralding graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg as nothing more than a role player. “Did I identify and bring Yax in to be a role player? I think everyone has a role,” May said Dec. 1. “I mean yes, absolutely. Luka Dončić’s role is to go get triple doubles every night. Kobe Bryant’s role was to lead the Lakers to a championship and d…
Yaxel Lendeborg scores 27 points as Michigan rolls into the Final Four, beating Tennessee
CHICAGO (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four, overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Michigan 95-62 Tennessee (Mar 29, 2026) Game Recap
Michigan Wolverines vs Tennessee Volunteers CHICAGO -- — It was Yaxel Lendeborg, Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara. Morez Johnson Jr., Trey McKenney and Nimari Burnett, too. The list goes on and on. Michigan got it done together, just like it has all season long. “The biggest focus is playing team…
Michigan routs Tennessee to win regional final, enter NCAA men’s Final Four
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Michigan Wolverines got off to a hot start in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday and never looked back as the Dusty May-led squad punched their ticket to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four. The Wolverines were on a 21-0 run in the first half and ended it on a 34-10 run. Michigan led Tennessee 48-26 when the first half was over. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE…
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