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On Monday night in Indianapolis, UConn will be looking to cement a dynasty that would stand alone in the modern era. After winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, Dan Hurley, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr. and the rest of the Huskies are one victory away from capturing the program's third national title in four seasons.

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Standing in the way of that immortality is a Michigan team that has blitzed every tournament opponent. With Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Aday Mara leading the charge, Dusty May and the Wolverines have authored a remarkable turnaround just two years removed from one of the worst seasons in program history.

Will Karaban walk off the court with his third ring? Can Michigan secure its first title since Glen Rice guided the Wolverines to the trophy in 1989?

Follow along for live updates throughout the night as UConn and Michigan battle for the 2026 national championship.

UConn vs. Michigan score

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UConn vs. Michigan live updates, highlights from 2026 national championship game

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9:40 p.m.: It's a 6-0 run for the Wolverines, who now lead 29-25 with 2:24 left.

After Johnson makes both free throws, then Lendeborg and Mara both make shots from inside as the momentum shifts back towards Michigan.

9:37 p.m.: Lendeborg, who is yet to make a field goal, attempts a three and misses, but a foul is called on Karaban with Johnson Jr. going to the line.

Even worse for UConn, it's a hook and hold, meaning Johnson Jr. will go to the line to shoot two free throws and will retain possession.

9:31 p.m.: At the under-four, it's 25-23 Huskies.

Dan Hurley's team is 38% from field goal range and Dusty May's is 32%.

9:29 p.m.: We're tied at 23 with five minutes left in the first half.

Points have been hard to come by for both teams, especially Michigan, who has not had a field goal since the 7:38 mark.

9:26 p.m.: Now, Cadeau picks up his second foul, fouling Karaban from behind.

Cadeau, Demary Jr. and Ball are all on the bench with two fouls.

9:24 p.m.: With 6:47 remaining, Braylon Mullins fouls Nimari Burnett and Michigan is going to the line. UConn has seven team fouls already.

9:20 p.m.: So far, Lendeborg has been ineffective.

9:18 p.m.: It's 18-17 UConn with 7:00 remaining in the first half.

Michigan is 0-for-5 from three-point range in the game so far as scoring has been tough for both sides.

9:13 p.m.: UConn has its first lead, with Karaban hitting his second triple of the night. Then, Johnson Jr. gets a putback layup on the other side and it's 16-15.

9:09 p.m.: Cadeau misses a triple, then UConn is on the break fast with the athletic Jayden Ross. He gets fouled on the other end going up for a dunk.

He'll have two free throws coming out of the commercial break with an opportunity to give UConn its first lead of the game.

9:05 p.m.: After a few misses, Ball gets the Huskies within three with a triple.

Then, Cadeau brings the ball to the baseline, getting fouled as he goes up. He hits it, but misses the free throw.

8:56 p.m.: Elliot Cadeau gets fouled outside the arc, and he goes to the line and hits all three free throws. It gives Michigan a 7-2 lead early.

8:54 p.m.: The first points of the game go to Michigan, courtesy of Morez Johnson Jr.

The Illinois transfer uses his size over Solo Ball and lays it in. Then, UConn responds, with Tarris Reed Jr., the Michigan transfer, scoring on a hook.

8:51 p.m.: We are underway in Indianapolis.

UConn wins the tipoff, and the ball is in Silas Demary Jr.'s hands. 

8:50 p.m.: Dan Hurley is looking to join John Wooden as a coach to win three titles in four seasons. Dusty May is looking to win the championship in only his second season in Ann Arbor.

One way or another, history is being made.

It's time for the national championship.

8:44 p.m.: The starters are being announced at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The national championship is here.

8:41 p.m.: Now, the starting five for the Wolverines.

When May was hired two years ago, Michigan had eight wins. Now, it is 40 minutes away from its second national championship.

8:39 p.m.: Here is the starting five for UConn, headlined by the two-time national champion Alex Karaban and Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr.

Reed is UConn's leading scorer this tournament, tallying 17+ in four out of five games.

8:35 p.m.: Lendeborg looks ready to go.

Tipoff is less than 30 minutes away.

8:29 p.m.: Michigan enters the game as a 7.5-point favorite, largely supported by their status as the top-ranked defense in the country according to adjusted efficiency metrics. A major factor in this matchup will be the health of the stars, as Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg is expected to play through a minor MCL sprain, while UConn’s Solo Ball is also active after recovering from a recent foot injury.

Statistically, the game will likely be decided on the glass, where Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. looks to exploit a UConn defense that has occasionally struggled to secure defensive rebounds. While Michigan is hunting for its first title since 1989, UConn is attempting to finish a historic run by winning its third national championship in just four years.

8:23 p.m.: All eyes are on the Big Ten Player of the Year, Yaxel Lendeborg, who is expected to play with an injury.

On the other side, Solo Ball is dealing with an ailment for UConn. Both will play.

8:16 p.m.: The Michigan Wolverines have arrived.

One of the most dominant teams in the KenPom era, the Wolverines are looking to capture their second title in program history. Michigan has scored 90+ points in every game this NCAA Tournament and has won every one by double digits.

8:09 p.m.: The UConn Huskies are on the court at Lucas Oil Stadium, looking to bring home their third national championship in four seasons.

Dan Hurley's team is looking to accomplish a feat that has not been done since the John Wooden era at UCLA.

8:08 p.m.: One game to decide it all.

8:05 p.m.: A champion will be crowned tonight.

Either UConn will win its seventh national championship and third in the past four years, or Michigan will win its second.

8 p.m.: Tonight's the night.

In one corner, Dan Hurley's Huskies are 40 minutes away from etching their name alongside John Wooden's Bruins as the only programs to capture three national titles in a four-year span.

In the other, a Michigan team that has redefined statistical dominance in the KenPom era looks to complete a meteoric rise from an eight-win team in 2023-24 to a national champion in 2025-26.

What channel is UConn vs. Michigan on today?

  • TV channel: TBS, truTV
  • Live stream:DIRECTV

UConn vs. Michigan will air live on TBS and truTV. Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill will be on the call, and Tracy Wolfson will serve as the sideline reporter.

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UConn vs. Michigan start time

  • Date: Monday, April 6
  • Time: 8:50 p.m. ET

UConn vs. Michigan is scheduled to tip off at 8:50 p.m. ET on Monday, April 6. The game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Men's Final Four schedule 2026

Final Four

Saturday, April 4

GameNo. 2 UConn 71, No. 3 Illinois 62No. 1 Michigan 91, No. 1 Arizona 73

National championship

Monday, April 6

GameTime (ET)TV/Live streamNo. 2 UConn vs. No. 1 Michigan8:50 p.m.TBS, truTV, DIRECTV

UConn NCAA Tournament results

RoundOpponentScoreFirst Roundvs. FurmanW, 82-71Second Roundvs. UCLAW, 73-57Sweet 16vs. Michigan StateW, 67-63Elite Eightvs. DukeW, 73-72Final Fourvs. IllinoisW, 71-62

Michigan NCAA Tournament results

RoundOpponentScoreFirst Roundvs. HowardW, 101-80Second Roundvs. Saint LouisW, 95-72Sweet 16vs. AlabamaW, 90-77Elite Eightvs. TennesseeW, 95-62Final Fourvs. ArizonaW, 91-73

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