Posted on Tue, Apr 9, 2013 : 2:22 a.m.
Images from Michigan's 82-76 national championship loss to Louisville
By Melanie Maxwell

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Michigan fan Tyler Corneous, 18, of Atlanta, flashes a block M that he had painted on his plams outside of the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Tyler Corneous, 18, of Atlanta, flashes a block M that he had painted on his plams outside of the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan alumni Sarah Seedig, of Colorado, smiles as she has a block M painted on her cheek outside of the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan students sit together on the grass outside of the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan players make their way to the locker room as the team enters the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_04_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein makes his way to the locker room as the team enters the Georgia Dome before the start of the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans cheer at the start of the national championship game at the Georgia in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan senior Blake McLimans leads the team through smoke to the court at the start of the national championship game at the Georgia in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
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Members of the Fab Five chat with fans while in the stands before the start of the national championship game against Louisville at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan Spike Albrecht celebrates a three-point basket by Albrecht in the first half at the Georgia Dome in the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford is fouled by Louisville junior Gorgui Dieng in the first half at the Georgia Dome in the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke looks to steal from Louisville senior Peyton Siva in the first half at the Georgia Dome in the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_11_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein directs his team from the sideline at the Georgia Dome during the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_12_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary guards Louisville junior Russ Smith in the first half against Louisville at the Georgia Dome during the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary blocks a shot by Louisville junior Russ Smith in the first half against Louisville at the Georgia Dome during the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_14_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas shoots a three-point basket in the first half against Louisville at the Georgia Dome during the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_15_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas celebrates three-point basket in the first half against Louisville at the Georgia Dome during the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_16_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas guards Louisville junior Russ Smith in the first half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_17_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III, freshman Nik Stauskas and freshman Spike Albrecht celebrate a three-point basket by Albrecht in the first half at the Georgia Dome in the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary battles for the ball with Louisville senior Peyton Siva in the first half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_19_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary looks to block Louisville junior Gorgui Dieng in the first half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III, freshman Nik Stauskas and freshman Spike Albrecht celebrate a three-point basket by Albrecht in the first half at the Georgia Dome in the national championship game in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke bites his nails while on the bench in during the first half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_22_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. dribbles the ball past Louisville traffic during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_23_fullsize.jpg
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Louisville senior Peyton Siva knocks the ball loose from Michigan sophomore Trey Burke during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_24_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke has the ball knocked loose by Louisville senior Peyton Siva during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_25_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke looks to shoot around Louisville junior Gorgui Dieng during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_26_fullsize.jpg
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino keeps an eye on the court during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_27_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary attempts to block Louisville sophomore Chane Behanan during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_28_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht dribbles the ball around Louisville Wayne Blackshear during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_29_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary watches from the bench during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_30_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Jordan Morgan is fouled at the rim during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_31_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Jordan Morgan hangs from the rim during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_32_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. dunks the ball during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_33_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas and junior Jordan Morgan react to a dunk by junior Tim Hardaway Jr. during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_34_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke flies through the air as he is fouled during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_35_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke flies through the air as he is fouled during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_37_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke lies on the ground after foul during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_36_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke's mother Ronda watches from the stands during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_38_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke fouls as he attempts to block a shot by Louisville senior Peyton Siva during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_39_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke reacts after a foul called against him during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_40_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht attempts a layup around Louisville junior Russ Collins during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_41_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke battles with Louisville junior Russ Smith during the second half of the national championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_42_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan head coach John Beilein argues with the referee during the last minutes of play against Louisville in national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_43_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans hang their heads as the clock clicks down against Louisville in national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_44_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke hugs Louisville sophomore Chane Behanan as the clock clicks down in national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_45_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. looks up during the last seconds of the game against Louisville in national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_46_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary looks up during the last seconds of the game against Louisville in national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_47_fullsize.jpg
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Louisville celebrates as the buzzer sounds on their national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_49_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke bows his head as he walks off the court after the Wolverines lost 82-76, to Louisville in the national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_50_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke bows his head as he walks off the court after the Wolverines lost 82-76, to Louisville in the national championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_51_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke's parents, Benji and Ronda Burke embrace in the stands as Michigan leaves the court after losing national championship, 82-76, to Louisville at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_52_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fans embrace after the Wolverines lost the national championship 82-76, to Louisville at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_53_fullsize.jpg
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Louisville celebrates winning the national championship, 82-76, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Monday, April 8, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 NCAA/cache/040813_SPT_NationalChamp_MRM_54_fullsize.jpg
Trey Burke started and finished hot, and Spike Albrecht went nuts in between, but Louisville proved too much for the Wolverines on Monday night in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Cardinals beat the Wolverines 82-76, giving the program three losses in the championship game since its last title in 1989.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com.