Win not in the Cards for Michigan as Louisville prevails in National Championship

Trey Burke played like the consensus national player of the year and Spike Albrecht played like the guy who has had to face him every day in practice for nine months, but Louisville was just too strong in the end. Michigan led by as much as 12 in the first half, but that lead was only one at the break and quickly gone in the second half. The Cardinals added another double-digit comeback to their resume and prevailed, 82-76.

Postgame coverage:

Michigan sophomore Trey Burke is called for a fouls as he attempts to block a shot by Louisville senior Peyton Siva.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

• Column: Dream scenario for Michigan proves too good to be true, as Wolverines suffer heartbreak in national final
• Game Story: Title drought continues: Michigan falls to Louisville in national championship game
• Michigan wasted valuable time in final minute because John Beilein thought Louisville was in 1-and-1
• Photo Gallery: Images from Michigan's 82-76 national championship loss to Louisville
• Video: Trey Burke, Mitch McGary, Spike Albrecht featured in 'One Shining Moment'
• Another year? Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., Glenn Robinson III, Mitch McGary refuse to discuss future plans
• Michigan's Trey Burke says he got all ball on block, but refs saw it another way
• Louisville's Rick Pitino: Michigan a 'great' team, fans treated to 'great' championship game
• NCAA Championship: How social media reacted in the final 5 minutes (Storify)
• With video and photo gallery:Several fires set in Ann Arbor after Michigan Wolverines lose NCAA championship to Louisville

In game coverage:

• Excited crowds pack Crisler Center and the Diag but leave disappointed after loss
• Chris Webber attends Michigan-Louisville national championship game, wishes Wolverines 'all the best'
• NCAA Championship: Albrecht vs. Hancock thrills in first half
• Live blog recap: Michigan battles Louisville for school's 1st national title in 24 years

Pre-game coverage

Fire fighters put out a fire in Ann Arbor after the Michigan men's basketball team's loss to Louisville in the national championship game.

Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com

• Pre-game Megaguide
• Analysis: Breaking down Michigan-Louisville for the national title (with predictions)
• Will Monday be Trey Burke's swan song at Michigan? Either way, his legacy is secure
• Looking back: Arrests, injuries and $84,000 in damage followed Michigan's 1989 national title
• Ann Arbor bleeds maize and blue as fans prepare for University of Michigan basketball's big moment