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Michigan lifted Big Ten with its defense in NCAA title game win

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Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines finished the season as champions, a thunderbolt moment for them and the Big Ten. Aday Mara's defense was vital

The Michigan Wolverines capped a fantastic season with a title game win against a UConn team that has run college basketball the last few years. Michigan is now here to stay, and with Dusty May, there could be even more success in the future. Here are how my bold predictions for Michigan versus UConn played out: Aday Mara will hold Tarris Reed Jr.

in check "Tarris Reed was extremely effective vs Illinois, and he was a big factor for UConn in their win. Against Michigan, I do not think he will have the same success. Aday Mara was the star of the game vs Arizona.

Mara had 26 points and 9 rebounds in that matchup. Mara will challenge Reed Jr. on defense and give him fits when he is on offense.

If Mara can post a similar outing, Michigan can take one of the things UConn does best away from them. I expect Mara to have a great game and help lead Michigan to a title win. " Tarris Reed Jr.

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