Sports Page Roundup: Villanova Wins Second Title in Three Years

See how newspapers around the country covered another Villanova championship

Villanova capped off a remarkable season by winning their second national championship in the past three season with a 79–62 victory over Michigan. 

The Wildcats took control midway through the first half and rolled, led by sophomore guard Donte DiVincenzo, who scored 31 points and hit five 3–pointers.

Newspapers around the country captured the Wildcats dominant tournament run along with Michigan coming up short in their quest for their first title since 1989.

.@VillanovaU gets the spotlight on tomorrow's front and back covers of the Philadelphia Daily News https://t.co/A2UaoKc0Jm pic.twitter.com/odyQXhEIiS

— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) April 3, 2018

In Tuesday's @theheraldtimes, Villanova beats Michigan for the NCAA title, 79-62, @IndianaBase jumps up the national rankings, and @MikeMillerHT writes on @IndianaFootball freshman QB Michael Penix, who is quickly learning IU's system. pic.twitter.com/E4U9nGiSzM

— . (@PressLaFave) April 3, 2018

The back page: Villanova winks, dances and dominates its way to another national championship #marchmadness https://t.co/GBqjHjhbPD pic.twitter.com/ldL0iXAJC5

— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) April 3, 2018

A rough night for @umichbball , but another strong Tuesday paper for @freepsports, with great work from @nickbaumgardner, @shawnwindsor, @seideljeff, @junfuphoto, @tylerremmel, @tanitaMXTX and @Greg__Stark! pic.twitter.com/xFOaDMvALb

— Ryan Ford (@theford) April 3, 2018

Here's our @nydnsports back page. @yankees #aaronboone @NovaMBB #VillanovaWildcats @apse_sportmedia @marchmadness @SportsRadioWIP @MyPhilaInquirer
https://t.co/a00TTpezkk pic.twitter.com/cEbtNpadkP

— Back Page Guy NYDN (@BackPageGuyNYDN) April 3, 2018

My Tuesday sports cover design/preview for @thecolumbian. We may be 2,857 miles away from #Villanova, but it's still a national title worthy of a big-deal presentation. @APSE_sportmedia pic.twitter.com/qrP9nXHBIX

— Jeff Klein 🖊️⌨️🗞️ (@jeffklein68) April 3, 2018

Here's a look at Tuesday's sports cover of The Denver Post. Riding a wave of 3-pointers in the NCAA Tournament, Villanova wins its third national championship. (design by @saamato). pic.twitter.com/sVx3GBwwmj

— Matt L. Stephens (@MattStephens) April 3, 2018