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Yaxel Lendeborg's Last-Second Three Sends Michigan to Finals

3/16/2026

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Yaxel Lendeborg of Michigan hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 3 Michigan past No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten semifinals.
Aday Mara scored 16 points and Elliot Cadeau added 15 for Michigan, which avenged January's loss to Wisconsin.
The Wolverines will face No. 18 Purdue in the championship game, while Wisconsin's Nick Boyd scored 14 on 6-for-20.

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Yaxel Lendeborg of Michigan hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 3 Michigan past No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten semifinals.
Aday Mara scored 16 points and Elliot Cadeau added 15 for Michigan, which avenged January's loss to Wisconsin.
The Wolverines will face No. 18 Purdue in the championship game, while Wisconsin's Nick Boyd scored 14 on 6-for-20.