INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Michigan Wolverines edged the Connecticut Huskies 69-63 in the men’s NCAA championship game Monday night before a crowd of 70,720 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 19 points. The Wolverines led 33-29 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Alex Karaban scored 17 points for Connecticut, and Tarris Reed added 13. The Huskies closed within a point late, but Michigan sealed the game at the free-throw line.

Michigan improved to 37-3. Connecticut finished its season at 34-6.