Villanova-North Carolina National Title Game Photos

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Apr 4, 2016

Villanova-North Carolina National Title Game Photos

Kris-Jenkins-game-winner 1-si.jpg — Greg Nelson for Sports Illustrated

Kris Jenkins shoots the game-winning three pointer to push Villanova past the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 in the national title game.

Kris Jenkins said after the game that he thinks all of his shots are going in and that this one was no different.

John W. McDonough for Sports Illustrated

Kris Jenkins scored 18 points against Carolina, none more painful than his game-winning three.

Kris Jenkins is mobbed by his Villanova teammates after his buzzer-beating three gave the Wildcats a 77-74 win over North Carolina.

Ryan Arcidiacono runs around in joy after his assist to Kris Jenkins earned Villanova the national basketball title.

Kris Jenkins and his mom celebrate after his clutch shot.

Villanova players celebrate the school's first national basketball title since 1985.

A North Carolina fan reacts after his team lost in grueling fashion to Villanova.

The lone No. 1 seed in the Final Four, Carolina saw its season end in defeat.

The Villanova fans who made the trip to Houston celebrate a long-awaited national title.

Ryan Arciadiacono holds aloft the championship trophy with his Villanova teammates soaking in the moment.

Villanova coach Jay Wright cutting down the nets.

Marcus-Paige-three-point shot.jpg — (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

If not for the buzzer-beater by Kris Jenkins, this game-tying three-point shot by Marcus Paige of North Carolina figured to send the game into overtime. The Tar Heels hit 11 of their 17 three-point attempts.

North Carolina alum Michael Jordan takes in the action at the national championship game.

Daniel Ochefu scored nine points, had six rebounds and two blocks for Villanova.

Phil Booth scored a career-high 20 points off the bench for the Wildcats.

Senior Ryan Arciadiacono had the hot hand early and late for Villanova, but he'll forever be remembered for the shot he didn't take in favor of passing to ball Kris Jenkins.