Villanova players celebrate after defeating North Carolina in the NCAA tournament final on Monday, April 4. The Wildcats won 77-74 on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by junior forward Kris Jenkins.
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Jenkins celebrates amid a throng of fans and media. It is the second national championship for Villanova, which also won the title in 1985.
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North Carolina's Theo Pinson sits in the locker room after the loss.
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Jenkins releases the game-winning 3-pointer as time expires.
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North Carolina guard Marcus Paige shoots a 3-pointer that tied the game with under five seconds to play. The senior point guard had a game-high 21 points.
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Villanova's Phil Booth shoots over Kennedy Meeks.
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Meeks and Daniel Ochefu wrestle for the ball.
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Villanova's Josh Hart scrambles for a loose ball along with Paige and Meeks.
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Brice Johnson goes up for an easy Tar Heels basket.
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NBA legend Michael Jordan, who played for North Carolina, looks up at the scoreboard during the game.
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Meeks comes down on Villanova guard Jalen Brunson.
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North Carolina guard Joel Berry II drives the lane.
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Villanova forward Darryl Reynolds goes high over Meeks.
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Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono drives to the basket. He was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
