Watch: Villanova students on campus celebrate national championship

Villanova won its last national championship 10 years before most current students were born, so fans on campus made up for lost time with their celebration on Monday.

The Wildcats won a thriller over North Carolina with Kris Jenkins's deep three at the buzzer. After the dramatic finish, students took to the streets to celebrate the historic victory.

When #Villanova wins the #NationalChampionship at the buzzer. Nova watch party in the Pavilion pic.twitter.com/EAXMUIhirj
— patrick s (@ttilnexttttime) April 5, 2016

Reaction of #Villanova students as Jenkins' buckets falls, giving Nova #NationalChampionship. pic.twitter.com/1XuruYiy4k
— John Kopp (@WriterJohnKopp) April 5, 2016

Students run out of The Pavilion to celebrate #Villanova's #NationalChampionship https://t.co/Gxhz2vTTNW
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) April 5, 2016

Celebrations are starting! #Villanova @6abc pic.twitter.com/r7KTovHa4o
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) April 5, 2016

Partying on Route 30.#Villanova pic.twitter.com/Q7Iaxk3x02
— Nick McIlwain (@NickMcIlwain1) April 5, 2016

At least one group of fans started a small fire and there was a heavy police presence but the celebrations were reportedly largely peaceful.

Officer: we will step from behind gate only if it gets out of control; we want students 2 be able 2 celebrate @6abc pic.twitter.com/yKSrRpoRST
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) April 5, 2016

#selfies with the cops.#Villanova #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/9Phcj8VyFv
— Pete Bannan (@PeteBannan) April 5, 2016

Ok time for the kids to go home. Lighting fires in the middle of the crowd.#Villanova #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/l7usrJGCPD
— Pete Bannan (@PeteBannan) April 5, 2016