Kris Jenkins overcame the shock of watching North Carolina’s Marcus Paige hit a double-clutch 3 to tie it by spotting up behind the right side of the arc and draining a 3 of his own at the buzzer to lift Villanova to a 77-74 victory and the national championship Monday night.
Daniel Ochefu #23 of the Villanova Wildcats (C) hoists the trophy after the Villanova Wildcats defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Ryan Arcidiacono #15 of the Villanova Wildcats (L) celebrates with the trophy after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Ryan Arcidiacono #15 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Kris Jenkins #2 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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A general view as the Villanova Wildcats celebrate defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Kris Jenkins #2 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates after making the game-winning three pointer to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 in the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Ryan Arcidiacono #15 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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The Villanova Wildcats celebrate defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Ryan Arcidiacono #15 of the Villanova Wildcats celebrates with Phil Booth #5 and Mikal Bridges #25 after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Villanova’s Kris Jenkins celebrates after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74.
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AP Photo/Michael Simmons
Villanova forward Kris Jenkins celebrate with fans after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74.
(AP Photo/Michael Simmons)
AP Photo/Michael Simmons
Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) celebrates with team mates after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74.
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AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Villanova head coach Jay Wright, right, embraces Kris Jenkins after Jenkins scored a game winning three point basket in the closing seconds of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74.
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AP Photo/David J. Phillip
The Villanova Wildcats celebrate defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The North Carolina Tar Heels bench reacts in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats during the 2016 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
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North Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) heads to the hoop against Villanova during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
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Chris Steppig/NCAA Photos Pool
Villanova’s Daniel Ochefu (23) goes up for a shot against North Carolina’s Kennedy Meeks (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
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AP Photo/Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos Pool
North Carolina head coach Roy Williams watches play against Villanova during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
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AP Photo/Eric Gay
Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) vies for a loose ball with North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Villanova plays North Carolina during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
(AP Photo/Morry Gash)
AP Photo/Morry Gash
North Carolina fans cheer before the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Villanova and North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
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AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Villanova fans wait outside NRG Stadium for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Villanova and North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
A North Carolina fan waits outside NRG Stadium for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Villanova and North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
North Carolina sophomore Scott Showwalter holds up a sign as he waits outside NRG Stadium for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game between Villanova and North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston.
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AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall