Michigan’s Elite Eight rout of Tennessee produced a viral “May Day” moment that sent the crowd and Wolverines bench into a frenzy.
The No. 1-seeded Wolverines dismantled Tennessee 95–62 in the Elite Eight, a game that was effectively over long before the final buzzer. Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with 27 points, while Elliot Cadeau orchestrated the offense with 10 assists in a performance that showcased Michigan’s depth, balance, and outright dominance.
By the time the final minute ticked away, Michigan had already buried Tennessee under an avalanche, shooting over 50% from the field and holding the Vols to just 32%.With just over a minute remaining and Michigan comfortably ahead by 30 points, walk-on guard Charlie May, son of head coach Dusty May, rose up and buried a three-pointer. The bench exploded. The crowd roared. And even as his father stood stoic on the sideline, the arena felt the emotional weight of the moment.A 6-foot-5 walk-on, May is a senior guard for the Wolverines whose college journey began at UCF, redshirting in 2022–23 before seeing limited action off the bench the following season. After his father, Dusty May, took the Michigan job in 2024, Charlie transferred to join the program, embracing a depth role.And while his 3-pointer won't show up in highlight reels as a turning point, culturally, it's significant. When the 12th or 13th man hits a shot, and the entire bench reacts like it’s a game-winner, that tells you everything you need to know about the locker room. Michigan advances to face Arizona in the Final Four, a matchup loaded with NBA-level talent and contrasting styles. Arizona brings pace and offensive firepower; Michigan counters with size, efficiency, and arguably the most complete roster left in the field.
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