The Villanova Wildcats knocked off the North Carolina Tar Heels on Monday night for the school’s second national title.
The Tar Heels led at the half, but Villanova quickly grabbed a second half lead that the Wildcats held throughout the entire second half.
Villanova junior Kris Jenkins, Nate Britt’s legal brother, hit a three-point shot as time expired for a 77-74 win.
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