Villanova Handles Michigan For NCAA Title

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Published on April 3 2018 6:18 am
Last Updated on April 3 2018 6:18 am

They chanted his name from the cheap seats: ''Di-Vin-cen-zo, Di-Vin-cen-zo.'' By the time Donte DiVincenzo was done doing his damage, Villanova had another title and college basketball had its newest star.

The redhead kid with the nickname Big Ragu came off the bench to score 31 points Monday and lift 'Nova to another blowout tournament victory- - this time 79-62 over Michigan for its second title in three seasons.

The sophomore guard had 12 points and an assist during a first-half run to help the Wildcats (36-4) pull ahead, then scored nine straight for Villanova midway through the second to put the game away.

Villanova won all six games by double digits over this tournament run, joining Michigan State (2000), Duke (2001) and North Carolina (2009) in that rare air.

The last team to win its two Final Four games by 16 or more: UCLA in 1968. During the dynasty.

It was the second title in three seasons for Villanova and they won all six of their tournament games by double digits.


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