CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 90-77 in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Friday at United Center. Michigan improved to 34-3, while Alabama finished its season at 25-10.

Alabama led 49-47 at halftime, but Michigan dominated the second half, outscoring the Crimson Tide 43-28. The Wolverines’ interior play was decisive, outscoring Alabama 34-20 in the paint and 19-7 on fast breaks.

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg led all players with 23 points and seven assists. Labaron Philon scored a game-high 35 points for Alabama in the loss. Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney each added 17 points for the Wolverines.