Braylon Mullins Leads No. 4 UConn Past No. 16 Michigan in NCAA Championship Rematch
Braylon Mullins scored 23 points to lead No. 4 UConn to an 85-77 victory over No. 16 Michigan in a rematch of last season's NCAA championship game.

Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, November 6, 2026 — In a highly anticipated contest that echoed last season’s NCAA championship game, the No. 4 ranked UConn Huskies secured an 85-77 victory over the No. 16 ranked Michigan Wolverines.
The Huskies were propelled by a standout performance from Braylon Mullins, who led all scorers with 23 points. Mullins’ offensive output was crucial in maintaining UConn’s lead throughout the game and fending off Michigan’s efforts to close the gap.
The game marked a rematch of the previous season’s NCAA championship, adding a layer of intensity and narrative to the encounter between the two ranked programs. UConn, holding the higher ranking at No. 4, managed to overcome the challenge presented by the Wolverines.
UConn’s overall team score of 85 points was enough to outlast Michigan’s 77 points. While specific details regarding other player contributions or key turning points in the game beyond Mullins’ scoring and the final score were not provided in the summary, the result signifies a significant win for the Huskies in this high-profile matchup. The circumstances surrounding the game, including the venue and exact date, were not specified. The contractor’s name for this event was not provided. The specific details of any previous championship game’s outcome or how this rematch’s score compares were not detailed. The performance of other players from either team, apart from Braylon Mullins’ scoring total, was not detailed in the provided information. Information regarding any penalties, fines, or specific code violations related to this sporting event was not part of the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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