5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s win vs Tennessee in the Elite 8
Michigan Basketball blew out Tennessee to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Here are 5 takeaways from the win:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines dribbles the ball against Ja'kobi Gillespie #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines took down the No.
6 seed Tennessee Volunteers, 95-62, in the Elite Eight at the United Center, securing a spot in the Final Four for the first time under head coach Dusty May. Michigan completely dominated the final 30 minutes of the game, turning an early deficit into a resounding victory. Yaxel Lendeborg finished with a game-high 27 points, helping Michigan improve to 35-3 overall on the season and clinch a berth in the Final Four.
Here are five takeaways from the win. The Wolverines hit a gear that only a few teams can reach Michigan got off to a relatively sluggish start, trailing 16-14 midway through the first half. Then the Wolverines hit a gear that only a few other teams in the country can reach, going on a 21-0 run to take a 35-16 lead.
Michigan made six straight shots during the run, while Tennessee went scoreless for nearly six minutes. Lendeborg sparked the run with a dazzling fast-break finish. Three-pointers by Roddy Gayle Jr.