Lendeborg-led Michigan breaks away from Bama, makes Elite Eight
Chicago — The Wolverines’ record-setting season keeps rolling on. After flipping a switch and taking control after halftime in their first two NCAA Tournament wins, they followed a similar script to march on. Behind a strong start to the second half and another 20-point game from Yaxel Lendeborg, No.
1 seed Michigan raced past No. 4 seed Alabama, 90-77, in Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup at the United Center. More: Who does Michigan basketball play next in March Madness?
BOX SCORE: Michigan 90, Alabama 77 Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead four double-digit scorers for Michigan (34-3), which reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2021 and set a program record for wins in a season. Trey McKenney added 17 points, Elliot Cadeau had 17 points and seven assists, and Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16.
The Wolverines will play the winner of No. 2 seed Iowa State and No. 6 seed Tennessee in the Elite Eight at 2:15 p.
m. Sunday. The game will be broadcast on CBS.
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