Michigan Heads to First Final Four Since 1993
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Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(ARLINGTON, Texas) — Michigan started the game on a 13-0 run and never looked back.
The (4) Wolverines are headed to their first Final Four since 1993 by defeating (3) Florida, 79-59, on Sunday.
Michigan freshman Nick Stauskas went 6-for-6 from 3-point land and finished the game with a game high 22 points.
Stauskas’ fifth three put Michigan up 41-17 with 4:07 left in the first half.
Florida (29-8) struggled defensively all game, as the Wolverines connected on 46.2% of their shots from the field.
Will Yeguete had 13 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
Michigan (30-7) is heading back to the Final Four for the first time since it had the Fab Five– Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. That combo of players made back-to-back National Championship games in 1992 and 1993.
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