Redemption.
In a back and forth game that featured 44 total fouls, the North Carolina Tar Heels came through in the clutch, scoring the final eight points to secure the 71-65 victory over Gonzaga.
Up just one with under 30 seconds remaining, big man Isaiah Hicks attacked the basket and finished strong at the rim.
Calm, Cool, Collected.#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/sjicqJytrL
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 4, 2017
UNC sealed the W on the defensive end.
UNC can smell it.#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/8bXOR9DX0B
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 4, 2017
Joel Berry led all scorers with 22 points and was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
This is North Carolina’s sixth national championship.
