Michigan Takes NCAA Title in Highly Watched Final

Michigan won the championship and the final drew the biggest TV audience for the event since 2019.

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College basketball players celebrating a championship victory

Michigan defeated Connecticut to win the NCAA men's basketball title in a closely watched championship game.

According to ratings data reported by the AP, the final became the most-watched men's title game since 2019, showing strong national interest in the tournament.

The victory gave Michigan its second national championship and ended a long wait for the program.

The audience numbers also suggest that college basketball continues to attract large viewers when major teams reach the final.