UConn Claims College Basketball Belt with 85-77 Win Over Michigan
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn Huskies | 43 | 42 | 85 |
| Michigan Wolverines | 30 | 47 | 77 |
UConn captured the College Basketball Belt with an 85-77 victory over Michigan at TD Garden in a neutral-site showdown. The Huskies seized control early, building a 43-30 halftime advantage before holding off a second-half push from the Wolverines to secure the lineal championship.
Braylon Mullins led UConn with 23 points, while J.P. Estrella posted a well-rounded performance with 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Michigan countered with 22 points from Trey McKenney and strong contributions from Silas Demary Jr., who dished out 4 assists, and Colben Landrew, who grabbed 8 rebounds. The Wolverines outscored UConn 47-42 in the second half but couldn't overcome the early deficit.
With the victory, UConn takes possession of the belt that traces its lineage back to Kentucky's 1949 NCAA championship. The Huskies will carry the historic lineal title into their next contest, where they'll put it on the line once again.
Leaders
| Trey McKenney | Points | 22 |
| J.P. Estrella | Assists | 3 |
| J.P. Estrella | Rebounds | 9 |
| Braylon Mullins | Points | 23 |
| Silas Demary Jr. | Assists | 4 |
| Colben Landrew | Rebounds | 8 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.