BREAKING: Virginia wins overtime thriller against Texas Tech to claim first national championship - NBCSports
The Cavaliers, a year removed from suffering the worst loss in NCAA tournament history, are national champions after winning a thrilling title game, 85-77 in overtime, against Texas Tech at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night.
The Cavaliers led by as many as 10 in the second half, but the Red Raiders knotted things up with just over 3 minutes to play in regulation. Hunter then looked to put the Cavs back up three, but Norense Odiase blocked his shot and the ball went out of bounds to Texas Tech. Culver then delivered on the other end with his signature spin, getting to the rim and finishing with his left hand to give Texas Tech a 66-65 lead with 35.1 seconds left. Ty Jerome’s floater missed the mark on the other end, and Odiase connected on two free throws to give Tech a three-point advantage but Hunter connected on a 3 to tie the game.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NCAA championship: Virginia holds off Texas Tech in overtime for first national titleA year after a stunning loss, Virginia found redemption by holding off Texas Tech in an OT thriller for the first national title in school history.
Read more »
NCAA championship: Virginia holds off Texas Tech in overtime for first national titleA year after a stunning loss, Virginia found redemption by holding off Texas Tech in an OT thriller for the first national title in school history.
Read more »
Virginia wins its first NCAA basketball championship, defeating Texas Tech, 85-77Virginia, one year after a historic first-round loss, wins its first NCAA men's basketball title with an 85-77 win over Texas Tech
Read more »
Live: Texas Tech and Virginia meet in the NCAA tournament national championship gameTexas Tech and Virginia will meet for the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament title at the Final Four in Minneapolis. Follow along for live updates.
Read more »
Virginia vs. Texas Tech: The Ugliest National Championship EverThere will be a lot of defense. Probably more defense than you care for. And there won’t be many points—which is exactly how both Virginia and Texas Tech like it.
Read more »
Virginia and Texas Tech ready for NCAA championship game ‘dogfight’Either the Cavaliers or Red Raiders will win their first men's basketball title Monday night in Minneapolis.
Read more »
Baylor women hold off Notre Dame in thriller to win school's third national championshipBaylor blew a 17-point lead and lost star Lauren Cox to injury, but the Lady Bears - behind Chloe Jackson's late layup - captured their third title.
Read more »