NCAA championship game recap

A quick look at Monday night's national championship game in San Antonio.

April 3, 2018 at 5:27AM
Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo drives to the basket over Michigan guard Charles Matthews (1) during the second half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo drove to the basket on Monday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Donte DiVincenzo, Villanova

The offense was staggering before the sophomore guard came off the bench. He wound up with 31 points on 10-for-15 shooting.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Teams in NCAA history to win at least 36 games and the national title: Kentucky (38-2 in 2012), Kansas (37-3 in 2008), Villanova (36-4 in 2018).

26-0 Villanova's record this season when giving up 75 points or fewer.

4 Teams to lead the country in scoring and win the national title (since the NCAA began compiling the stats): Ohio State (1960), Loyola Chicago (1963), North Carolina (2005) and Villanova (2018).

1-6 Michigan's record in national championship games.

1 Times Michigan scored more than 75 points in this tournament.

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