Villanova narrowly beat the University of North Carolina in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game Monday night. The victory — Villanova’s first title in more than three decades — is being described as a historic feat. With mere seconds left on the clock, the game was tied at 74-74 — and then Kris Jenkins sunk a basket from behind the three-point line, guaranteeing the Wildcats’ victory.
NCAA March Madness: Highlights from Villanova’s Victory Over North Carolina
The Villanova Wildcats celebrate defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Streeter Lecka—Getty ImagesThe Villanova Wildcats hoist the trophy after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Streeter Lecka—Getty ImagesNorth Carolina's Theo Pinson sits in the locker room after Villanova defeated North Caroline in the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Eric Gay—APVillanova Wildcats' Kris Jenkins (2) shoots the game-winning three pointer to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 in the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Streeter Lecka—Getty ImagesNorth Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) shoots and scores a three-point basket against the Villanova Wildcats in the second half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Robert Deutsch—USA Today Sports/ReutersVillanova guard Josh Hart (3) prepares to shoots as North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) defends during the second half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Eric Gay—APVillanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) and North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) scramble for the ball during the second half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Eric Gay—APVillanova Wildcats Daniel Ochefu (23) lays up the ball up against North Carolina Tar Heels' Joel James (42) during the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Ronald Martinez—Getty ImagesVillanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson (1) shoots the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the second half NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Bob Donnan—USA Today Sports/ReutersVillanova Wildcats' Daniel Ochefu (23) shoots against North Carolina Tar Heels' Marcus Paige (5) in the first half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Chris Steppig—Press Pool/Getty ImagesNorth Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots against Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Eric Gay—APFans cheer during the first half of the NCAA college basketball National Championship game between Villanova and North Carolina on April 4, 2016 in Houston.Kevin Jairaj—USA Today Sports/Reuters
Had the Tar Heels won, it would have been their sixth national title — they last won in 2009 — and the third for coach Roy Williams.
