NCAA Championship Game

NCAA Championship Game

Roy Williams

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Playing in front of the largest crowd to watch an NCAA Tournament final (72,922), North Carolina crushed Michigan State, 89-72.

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UNC won their fifth national title in school history and the second in five seasons.

Tyler Hansbrough

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With 1:03 remaining, Williams sent in his walk-ons. Hansbrough walked off the court and into the arms of his coach.

Tyler Hansbrough

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Tyler Hansbrough and North Carolina jumped out of the gates early and shocked Michigan State.

Wayne Ellington

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Ellington scored 17 on 7 of 9 shooting as North Carolina built a 21-point halftime lead.

Kalin Lucas

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Kalin Lucas failed to get his team in gear against UNC in the first half.

Wayne Ellington

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Wayne Ellington was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player

Deon Thompson

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North Carolina's 55 points at the half is a championship record and the Tar Heels' 21-point first-half lead is also a championship game record.

Tyler Hansbrough

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UNC's Tyler Hansbrough scored 18 points in his final college game.

Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson scored a game-high 21 points against Michigan State.

Roy Williams

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North Carolina won all six NCAA tournament games by at least 10 points.

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The score never was close. The Tar Heels led by 10 after five minutes and by 20 after 10 minutes.

Ty Lawson

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Ty Lawson drew several fouls and was 15-for-18 from the foul line.

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The Tar Heels forced 21 turnovers and committed only seven.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

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At the half, Magic Johnson said it looked like the Spartans suffered from "stage fright" and that North Carolina is simply "a better basketball team."