Itโs redemption for the Tar Heels. North Carolina avenged last yearโs devastating finals loss, beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65 in Arizona last night to claim its sixth national title.
After a fast-paced start, the Tar Heels barely survived a scrappy, foul-ridden second half to hold on to their tight lead in the final minutes. Itโs a brutal ending for the Gonzaga team, which had experienced a remarkable 37-1 run building up to the final, but for UNC itโs an emotional victory rich with joy and vindication.