Photos from Michigan’s 69-63 National Championship victory over UConn on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Michigan players celebrate after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates with fans after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates with fans after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan center Aday Mara (15) celebrates with fans after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn guard Solo Ball (1) and UConn guard Malachi Smith (0) sit in the locker room after losing to Michigan, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan center Aday Mara (15) celebrates with Michigan center Malick Kordel (32) and their team after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates with his team after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) celebrate after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) and Michigan guard Trey McKenney (1) try to grab a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) and Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) go up for a rebound during the second half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) guards UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) while he goes up for a 3-point shot during the second half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan center Aday Mara (15) and UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) fight for a rebound during the second half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) grabs a rebound during the second half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) fouls Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn head coach Dan Hurley kneels on the court during the first half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Michigan fans cheer before the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
UConn guard Solo Ball (1) fouls Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Fans take their seats before the NCAA title game between UConn and Michigan April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)