The most points by a team in their first 5 games of the tournament is 473 by Oklahoma in 1988. Michigan has scored 472 so far in this tournament.
The most points in a single tournament was UNLV with 571 in 1999. Michigan needs 100 to break that.
By contrast, UConn has 366 in first 5 games.
Michigan is in the National Championship Game for the first time since 2018 and the 8th time overall. They are 1-6 in the National Championship Game. The only National Championship win was in 1989 vs Seton Hall. They have lost in their last four championship games.
UConn has six straight tournament wins over the Big Ten (3 in 2024, 3 in 2026)
UConn is 7-1 in the National Semifinals with five straight victories.
UConn has won eight straight games vs #3 seeds (also defeated #3 Michigan State this year)
UConn is in the National Championship Game for the 3rd Time in 4 years and the 7th Time overall. They are 6-0 in the National Championship Game. They are the 7th school to play in three championship games over a 4-year period. They won the National Championship as a #2 seed in 2004.
Big East vs Big Ten in the National Semifinals
1999 - UConn 64 Ohio State 58
2007 - Ohio State 67 Georgetown 60
2009 - Michigan State 82 UConn 73
2013 - Syracuse 61 Michigan 56
If UConn wins tonight and beats Michigan in the Championship, they will become the 2nd team to have 4 wins against a single conference (UCLA, Michigan State, Illinios, Michigan)
Who is the only team to ever accomplish that feat?
Schools to play in 3 Championship Games over a 4 year period
Cincinnati - Played in 3 straight from 1961 to 1963
Duke - Played in 3 straight from 1990 to 1992 and again in 1994
Georgetown - Played in 3 of 4 from 1982 to 1985
Kentucky- Played in 3 of 4 from 1948 to 1951, Played in 3 straight...