Despite a men's NCAA tournament for the ages, a familiar face wound up on top.
Connecticut dispatched San Diego State 76–59 on Monday night to win the national title in Houston, securing the Huskies’ fifth championship—all won in the past 24 years.
Guard Tristen Newton led Connecticut with 19 points, and center Adama Sanogo added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies to be named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player. Forward Keshad Johnson led the Aztecs with 14 points.