Virginia has completed the ultimate redemption arc, winning its first NCAA championship, 85-77 in overtime, against Texas Tech on Monday in Minneapolis.
Just one year ago, the Cavaliers became the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed. Now the Cavaliers are NCAA champions.
De’Andre Hunter scored 27 and Kyle Guy added 24 for Virginia in the first national title game to go to overtime since Kansas beat Memphis in 2008. Virginia, which went 12-for-12 on free throws in overtime, is also the first first-time champion since Florida in 2006. Both Virginia and Texas Tech were playing in the NCAA final for the first time. Brandone Francis led the Red Raiders with 17 points.
Dick Bennett says anxiety kept him away from Saturday’s semifinals, but he knew he had to be there last night for his son Tony
Dick Bennett says the last year has been amazing for Tony Bennett
Tony Bennet says getting beat by a number 16 seed team last year was motivation for this year
