Summary
UConn lost to Michigan with a score of 69–63 in the national championship game. UConn coach Dan Hurley said the reason for the loss was UConn's missed shots, not the officiating, even though there was a large difference in fouls called between the two teams.
Key Facts
- UConn lost 69–63 to Michigan in the national championship game.
- The game took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
- UConn was aiming for its third national title in four years, while Michigan ended a 35-year championship drought.
- Michigan and UConn both had poor three-point shooting, with Michigan hitting 2 of 15 and UConn making 9 of 33 shots.
- Michigan outscored UConn by 14 points in the paint and had 12 more free throw attempts than UConn.
- UConn had 22 fouls called against them, while Michigan had 13.
- UConn coach Dan Hurley attributed the loss to UConn missing shots, not the officiating.
