Michigan basketball falls to UConn in national championship rematch
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Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Michigan basketball lost 85-77 to UConn on November 6 at TD Garden in Boston, in a rematch of last season's national championship. The Wolverines struggled early, shooting only 41.3% from the field and falling behind 43-30 at halftime. Despite a valiant second-half effort led by Trey McKenney, who scored all of his 22 points after the break, Michigan couldn't close the gap. UConn maintained a strong lead throughout, punctuated by Braylon Mullins's 23 points. Michigan will host Marquette on November 9 as they seek to bounce back from this defeat.
- •Michigan trailed UConn by 13 points at halftime.
- •Trey McKenney finished with 22 points for Michigan.
- •UConn went on an 18-4 run to gain control.
- •Braylon Mullins led UConn with 23 points.
- •Next game: Michigan hosts Marquette on November 9.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Outside shooting freezes out Michigan basketball in UConn rematch
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan Basketball falls to UConn in national championship rematch
"Michigan basketball score: Trey McKenney went 0-for-7 in the first half as the Wolverines struggled with their shooting in a loss to UConn on Friday.
"Michigan Basketball fell 85-77 to UConn in a national championship game rematch on Friday. Here’s the recap, highlights and stats.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 3:54 AMOutside shooting freezes out Michigan basketball in UConn rematch
Michigan basketball score: Trey McKenney went 0-for-7 in the first half as the Wolverines struggled with their shooting in a loss to UConn on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 3:51 AMMichigan Basketball falls to UConn in national championship rematch
Michigan Basketball fell 85-77 to UConn in a national championship game rematch on Friday. Here’s the recap, highlights and stats.
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