Michigan Wins Back-to-Back Titles

0:00Michigan just snagged their 2nd men's basketball national championship, beating Yukon 69-63 in Indianapolis. Elliott Kado dropped a game high 19 points and earned most outstanding player honors in the final four. The Wolverines finished the season 37-3, while the Huskies ended 34-6. Both teams had a rough night shooting, with Michigan hitting just 38% from the floor and 2 out of 15 from 3 coin range. Yukon fared worse at 31% overall, and 27% from deep on 9 makes out of 33. Michigan led 33-29 at halftime in a slow start. Kado, who transferred from North Carolina last season, really thrived with the Wolverines and stepped up big. Yukon's Alex Caravan led them with 17 points and 11 rebounds as they chased a third title in four years. Rally Salis DeMerry got into foul trouble early and fouled out with just two points. Roddy Gail Jr. powered through with key dunks, and Michigan pulled away in the second half to a double-digit lead.

1:02They sealed it down the stretch, going 25 for 28 from the free throw line at 89%. This one's still developing, so stay tuned for more on how the Wolverines celebrate their back-to-back glory. That's your Durham News today update. AI powered and always on.