Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg had an impressive showing to lead the Wolverines past Saint Louis.
The 6’9” All-American finished with a game-high 25 points, shooting an impressive 9-for-13 from the floor , while also grabbing six rebounds. Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg drives the ball while defended by Saint Louis Billikens center Robbie Avila in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center.
Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images After the game, head coach Dusty May was asked about Lendeborg’s performance and being more aggressive on the offensive end than he had been leading up to the tournament.”He is still improving at playing off the ball and using Aday and Morez and Elliot’s leverage to put himself in position to score. When he is in the open floor, there have been a couple of times this year where he turned it over and that’s in the back of his mind. We want him to let it rip and we can live with a few Yax turnovers.”, it felt as if Lendeborg was way more passive and less involved in the offense, only finishing with nine points on five shot attempts.“That was incredible,” May said about the dunk. “I thought he went up and through some contact on the wrist and finished with a WWE body slam in the air and lands on balance. I’m in awe with some of the things our guys can do.” One thing is for certain: if the No. 1-seeded Wolverines want to continue to make a run in the NCAA Tournament, they will need constant performances like today from their star. Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg looks on while defended by Saint Louis Billikens guard Dion Brown in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Lendeborg and the Wolverines will now take on the winner of Texas Tech and Alabama, which takes place tomorrow evening.A Battle Creek, Mich. native, Justice Steiner has been passionately involved in sports, currently as the sports information director at Davenport University, an NCAA Division II program, where he covers 12 sports. He also serves as the creative services director for the men's and women's baseball teams. Prior to DU, Steiner worked as a graduate assistant in the sports information office at the University of Louisville, working closely with the women's soccer, women's basketball, men's tennis and softball programs. While at Grand Valley State University, Steiner began his writing career at the Grand Valley Lanthorn. He graduated from GVSU with a degree in advertising and public relations.Michigan Forward Yaxel Lendeborg Gives Update on His Injury After Loss to PurdueTennessee State vs. Iowa State Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA Tournament 1st RoundMiami vs. Tennessee Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 1st Round
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