Villanova's Jalen Brunson, left, Omari Spellman and Michigan's Moritz Wagner chase the loose ball during the first half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio.
Photo: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson
Photo: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

NCAA Tournament: Villanova defeats Michigan to win 2018 NCAA Title

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No. 1 seed Villanova defeated No. 3 Michigan 79-62 to win the 2018 NCAA National Championship –– its second championship in 3 years.  

The Wildcats had a 20-point lead late in the second half, and Twitter erupted over Villanova’s performance. 

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