Villanova wins NCAA championship with long buzzer-beater

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MGN. NCAA Basketball

HOUSTON – In arguably one of the most exciting NCAA championship games ever played, Villanova Junior Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Wildcats a 77-74 win.

NCAA Basketball champions post game
NCAA Basketball champions post game

The 3-pointer came six seconds after Marcus Paige hit a game-tying 3-pointer for North Carolina.

This is Villanova’s second national championship since 1985.

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