24 stunning photos from Villanova's epic NCAA men's basketball championship

The calm before the storm.

Much was made of playing inside a football stadium and its impact on shooting. It didn't bother Villanova who shot 58.3% during the game.

Jay Wright was much more animated during the game than he was at the end.

A sea of Tar Heel arms.

Michael Jordan was on hand to support North Carolina.

Marcus Paige hit this ridiculous off-balance 3-pointer to tie the game in the closing seconds.

After trailing by 10 points with less than 5 minutes to go, North Carolina fans suddenly had hope.

But that was quickly dashed by what may go down as the greatest shot in college basketball history. Here, Kris Jenkins watches as his shot travels through the air, 0.1 seconds remains on the clock at its apex.

After the ball went in, Jenkins just raised his arms and seemed to soak it in until his teammates mobbed him.

The clock reads 0.0, the backboard's red light is on. The Wildcats are the champs.

The pain on North Carolina's bench was real.

All Roy Williams could do was bend over as if he had been punched in the gut.

And then he stood there as streamers came falling down on top of him.

It was a bitter end for Brice Johnson.

But the celebration was on for the Wildcats.

Jenkins celebrated his game-winner with the fans.

Yummy.

A view from above.

National Champions.

A see-through championship trophy will haunt Carolina's dreams.

Things were quiet in the Tar Heels locker room.

They were so close.

Jay Wright barely celebrated, but did walk off the court with a big smile.

The Villanova Wildcats are the champs.

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