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The No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines took down the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers, 95-62, in the Elite Eight at the United Center, securing a spot in the Final Four for the first time under head coach Dusty May.
Michigan completely dominated the final 30 minutes of the game, turning an early deficit into a resounding victory. Yaxel Lendeborg finished with a game-high 27 points, helping Michigan improve to 35-3 overall on the season and clinch a berth in the Final Four.
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Here are five takeaways from the win.
The Wolverines hit a gear that only a few teams can reach
Michigan got off to a relatively sluggish start, trailing 16-14 midway through the first half. Then the Wolverines hit a gear that only a few other teams in the country can reach, going on a 21-0 run to take a 35-16 lead. Michigan made six straight shots during the run, while Tennessee went scoreless for nearly six minutes.
Lendeborg sparked the run with a dazzling fast-break finish. Three-pointers by Roddy Gayle Jr., Elliot Cadeau and Lendeborg completely blew the game open early on in the game.
Yaxel Lendeborg continues to be in full attack mode
Lendeborg has been criticized at times this season for not being aggressive enough, particularly in games that Michigan needs him to be. However, that sentiment seems to be a thing of the past, as he has been in full attack mode in recent games. The Big Ten Player of the Year is averaging 25.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in the last three games. It seems like he is becoming more comfortable as the go-to guy, just in time for Michigan to contend for a national championship.
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Turnovers have been kept to a minimum in the tournament
Michigan had some sloppy turnovers throughout the season, but that just hasn’t been the case in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines have been a lot more patient and under control on offense, committing just 40 turnovers in the last four games combined. During the regular season, Michigan averaged 12.2 turnovers per…
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