The Kansas Jayhawks have completed an incredible year by winning the national championship on Monday, defeating UNC, 72-69.
This was one of the most intense and thrilling March Madness final games we’ve seen in quite some time, as expected. Kansas trailed by 15 points at halftime but swiftly reversed that deficit in the second half, outscoring the University of North Carolina 47-29.
UNC Struggles in the Second Half of National Championship Game
Unfortunately for the University of North Carolina, they were unable to get much going offensively in the second half. Caleb Love had arguably his worst game as a Tar Heel, shooting only 20% from the field and failed to get anything to go in crucial situations. With Brady Manek clearly out of it after taking a blow to the head early in the game and Armando Bacot also dealing with his ankle injury, UNC truly didn’t have much on their side.
Balanced Scoring Leads Kansas to National Title
Kansas got outstanding contributions from a few guys on the court, as five players scored at least 12 points. In the last minutes of the game, guard Remy Martin sank clutch three-pointers for the Jayhawks, sealing the victory. The probable Wooden Award winner, Ochai Agbaji, went about his business. Agbaji not only scored 12 points, but he also contributed significantly on the defensive side of the ball. David McCormack, who has been perhaps the most impactful player for Kansas this season, concluded the game with a double-double scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Ochai Agbaji was voted the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player.
Kansas advanced to the March Madness tournament after winning the Big 12 tournament. They then defeated Texas Southern, Creighton, Providence, Miami, Villanova, and UNC in the finals. They had an amazing season all year, and this is just the cherry on top of it, proving that they were the best team in the country all year long.
Kansas’ 14-year wait has finally come to an end. The Jayhawks have won the National Championship for the fourth time in school history.
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