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Villanova, Jenkins deny UNC 6th national title with 77-74 win at the buzzer

What to say, after that?

North Carolina rallied from a 10-point deficit against Villanova with 5 ½ minutes remaining hereon Monday night in the national championship game. The Tar Heels tied it at 74 with 4.7 seconds remaining on a 3-pointer from Marcus Paige, whose shot was among the most dramatic in recent NCAA tournament history.

And then Villanova won the national championship amid a moment that was even more stunning. Kris Jenkins' 3-pointer as time expired gave the Wildcats a 77-74 victory in what will be remembered as one of the great national championship games in history.