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UConn and Michigan: Season Matchup, Key Stats for Championship Clash
The national title game will pit two contrasting programs against one another in Indianapolis. UConn enters with its coach, Dan Hurley, riding an 18-1 streak in his last 19 NCAA Tournament games. Michigan arrives after a dominant Final Four win over Arizona that many called a blowout.
Season context and paths to the title game
UConn did not play Michigan during the regular season. The two programs last met on Nov. 25, 2015, in the Battle 4 Atlantis. That game featured a Kevin Ollie-led Huskies squad beating John Beilein’s Wolverines.
Michigan opened the season with national buzz in November. The Wolverines maintained that form through April and reached the final after overpowering Arizona.
UConn and Michigan: Season Matchup, Key Stats for Championship Clash
Both teams shared five common opponents this season. Those opponents included Illinois, Arizona, Villanova, Duke and UCLA. Between the two teams, there were two losses on those shared schedules.
- UConn lost to Arizona at home in November, 71-67.
- Michigan beat Arizona in the Final Four, preventing a rematch.
- Michigan’s loss to Duke came at a neutral site in Washington, D.C.
- UConn beat Duke on that same floor, highlighted by a last-second shot from Braylon Mullins.
- Both programs handled Illinois, Villanova and UCLA during the season.
Statistical comparison
Below are the key statistical markers through the Elite Eight. Numbers reflect team performance entering the final weekend.
| Stat | UConn | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 34-5 | 36-3 |
| Points per game | 77.1 | 87.7 |
| Rebounds per game | 36.3 | 40.1 |
| Assists per game | 18.4 | 18.8 |
| Field goal % | 48.1% | 51.1% |
| 3-point % | 34.6% | 36.9% |
| Turnovers per game | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Points allowed | 65.2 | 69.6 |
| Opponent FG % | 40.5% | 38.4% |
| Steals per game | 6.9 | 5.5 |
| Blocks per game | 5.2 | 6.1 |
Matchup themes to watch
Michigan scores at a much higher clip. The Wolverines also rebound and shoot inside efficiently. Size and interior defense have been major advantages.
UConn has leaned on defense throughout the tournament. The Huskies allow fewer points per game and force turnovers at a strong rate. That pressure will test Michigan’s ball security.
Historical context
These programs have met three times previously. UConn won the first meeting on Feb. 7, 2009, in Storrs. Michigan won the return game in 2009-10 in Ann Arbor. The 2015 matchup came at Battle 4 Atlantis, with Caris LeVert scoring 21 for Michigan.
Monday’s game will be the first time the two meet in the NCAA Tournament. The title tilt will also be the most consequential meeting in the series.
Filmogaz.com will provide coverage and analysis leading into the championship. Expect a clash of UConn’s defense and Michigan’s offense in Indianapolis.
