No. 4 ranked UConn defeated No. 16 Michigan 85-77 on Saturday in a rematch of last season's NCAA championship game. Braylon Mullins led the Huskies with 23 points in the victory.
The game, played on November 7, 2026, marked an early-season showdown between two programs that met in the national title game last April. UConn's win avenged their championship loss and gave them an early statement victory in the new season.
Mullins' scoring output paced a balanced UConn attack that overcame a competitive Michigan squad. The Wolverines, ranked 16th nationally, pushed the defending champions but ultimately fell short in the rematch.
