By defeating San Diego State 76-59, the University of Connecticut (UConn) basketball team captured the NCAA tournament title. UConn became the sixth team since 1985 to win five national championships as they won all six of their games in the tournament by double digits. Know more how UConn Dominates March Madness.
UConn scored 17 and 19 points from Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton, respectively, to lead them to victory. During the tournament, UConn’s winning margin was 20 points per game.
With 5:19 left in the game, San Diego State managed to trim the UConn advantage to just five points, but a 3-pointer from Jordan Hawkins began a 9-0 run that gave UConn the victory.
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Contrary to UConn’s defence, which blocked a number of shots and changed a number of others, San Diego State found it difficult to score. San Diego State lost in their first-ever Final Four appearance despite Keshad Johnson led the team in scoring with 14 points.
Bill Murray attended the event to cheer on the Huskies despite the event’s lack of superstars owing to the surprise Final Four roster. In addition, Jim Nantz’s 37-year tenure as a play-by-play commentator came to an end with this championship game.
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