Michigan demolishes Arizona in historic beatdown between 1-seeds

"Aday Mara put together an incredible performance at both ends of the floor, finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, while shooting 11-for-16 from the field."

"Despite the win, there will be concern over the next 48 hours over All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg, who rolled his ankle in the first half after getting fouled on a drive to the rim."

"Michigan opened the game on a 10-1 run, despite Lendeborg picking up two fouls in a five-second span in the opening 90 seconds."

"In a game between two of the biggest teams in the country and two of the elite frontcourts in the sport, the paint battle was always likely to be the determining factor."

Michigan defeated Arizona 91-73 in the national semifinal, showcasing a strong performance led by Aday Mara, who scored 26 points. Despite concerns over Yaxel Lendeborg's ankle injury, he contributed in the second half. Michigan's early 10-1 run set the tone for the game, as they outperformed Arizona, who struggled against Michigan's elite frontcourt. The victory propels Michigan to the championship game against UConn, aiming for their first national title since 1989.

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