Trending Now - Yaxel Lendeborg's 25 Points Propel Michigan to Sweet 16 Victory
WHO:
Michigan State University (MSU) basketball team
Louisville basketball team
Tom Izzo, head coach of MSU
Coen Carr, MSU player
Jeremy Fears, MSU player
Trey Fort, MSU player
Aday Mara, Michigan player
Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan player
Amari McCottry, Saint Louis player
Robbie Avila, Saint Louis player
WHAT:
Michigan improved to 33-3, matching the program record for victories set during their 2018 Final Four run.
Aday Mara's season total for blocks is now 96, one short of the program's single-season record set by Roy Tarpley in 1985-86.
Morez Johnson Jr. contributed 15 points and eight rebounds for Michigan.
Michigan held Saint Louis to 10-of-32 shooting from three-point range.
Saint Louis finished the season with a record of 29-6 and fell to 0-6 all-time in second-round games.
Lendeborg's dunk through two defenders pushed Michigan's lead to 66-57.
MSU won against Louisville with a score of 77-69
MSU advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years
Jeremy Fears recorded 16 assists, breaking Magic Johnson's MSU NCAA tournament record of 14
Coen Carr scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds, marking a career high
Trey Fort scored 12 points and had a season-high five rebounds
Michigan defeated Saint Louis with a score of 95-72
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 25 points for Michigan
Aday Mara contributed 16 points, five rebounds, and four blocks
Saint Louis finished the game with a shooting percentage of 10-of-32 from three-point range
WHERE:
Game took place in Buffalo, New York
Michigan's game location not specified, but they played against Saint Louis
WHEN:
Michigan's game against Saint Louis occurred on March 21, 2026.
MSU's game against Louisville occurred on March 21, 2026
Michigan's game against Saint Louis occurred on March 21, 2026
WHY:
MSU aimed to prove their capability in the NCAA tournament
Michigan sought to advance in the NCAA tournament after a strong season
HOW:
MSU shot 11 of 26 from three-point range
Michigan utilized transition offense and pressure defense to secure their victory
Coen Carr's physical play and rebounding were highlighted as key factors in MSU's performance
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 03:50 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup on March 21, Michigan improved its record to 33-3, matching the program's all-time victories set during their 2018 Final Four run, while Saint Louis finished the season at 29-6, marking their sixth loss in second-round games. Aday Mara came close to breaking the single-season blocks record with a total of 96, and Morez Johnson Jr. added 15 points and eight rebounds to help secure the win. Michigan's defense was impressive, holding Saint Louis to just 10-of-32 shooting from beyond the arc, highlighted by Lendeborg's powerful dunk that extended Michigan's lead to 66-57.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:43 UTC)
In a thrilling matchup on March 21, Michigan State University defeated Louisville with a score of 77 to 69, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years, while Jeremy Fears set a new MSU NCAA tournament record with 16 assists. Coen Carr shone with a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Trey Fort added 12 points and five rebounds to the team's efforts. Meanwhile, Michigan secured a decisive victory over Saint Louis, winning 95 to 72, led by Yaxel Lendeborg's 25 points and Aday Mara's impressive contributions of 16 points, five rebounds, and four blocks.