Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 in the NCAA men's basketball national championship game on Monday night, ending a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten. The Wolverines captured the... USA TODAY: Who won 2026 NCAA championship?

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Score, highlights from March Madness title game Michigan defeated UConn in the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament national championship. Score, highlights and more from the March Madness title game: Who won 2026 NCAA championship? Score, highlights from March Madness title game Michigan became the Big Ten's first national champion in men's basketball since 2000 with its NCAA Tournament defeat of Connecticut in the title game. What we know about Monday night’s game: Michigan defeated UConn to win the national championship, earning their first title since 1989.

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Check out our recaps of every NCAA Tournament game here. College basketball powerhouses Michigan and UConn will meet Monday night, April 6 for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Championship as March Madness concludes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michigan (36-3) is seeking to end a long championship drought. Michigan wins its second national title in men's basketball and first since 1989, beating Connecticut 69-63 for the NCAA championship.