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History isn't on Michigan's side against UConn in National Championship

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This will be an interesting final in Indy.

History isn't on Michigan's side against UConn in National Championship originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The National Championship game is set for Monday night.

UConn and Michigan will meet to decide the next champion in men's college basketball in an intriguing matchup. Both teams handled their opponents in the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament. UConn beat Illinois 71-62 in the first game.

While Michigan blew out Arizona 91-73 in the battle of No. 1 seeds. This was the fifth time the Wolverines scored 90 points or more, which is an NCAA Tournament record.

These two teams stack up nicely. UConn is aiming to win their third championship in four years under Dan Hurley. They're 11-0 in the Sweet 16 and beyond under the hot shot head coach.