The final five minutes and OT of Virginia's national championship

Virginia are the 2019 national champions! Watch the final five minutes and overtime of the Cavalier's championship win over Texas Tech.


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[stephens.]

This was a game where I hated to see someone lose.

Congrats to UVA after years of heartbreak, they earned it in this game.

Feel bad for Texas Tech but they have to be proud of their season. From basketball nobodies to contending for a national championship in just 2 years. I hope they come back strong next year.

Probably one of the best tournaments I’ve seen in a while, it seemed like every major game was a close one. Man, I love basketball.

[skittlesindadum]

What'd we learn?

Practice your free throws, kids

[christophergargaro]

Just realized this is the first time I've ever watched the broadcast of this game because I was there in person. The energy inside US Bank Stadium was unreal. One of the hottest crowds I've ever been a part of. You could feel the electricity.

Shoutout as well to both fanbases who were extremely respectful and positive throughout the night. I'm a native MN'er so wasn't a fan of either team but am a fan of this incredible game and championships like this are a reminder as to why.

The UVA fans were very congratulatory of Texas Tech after the game and the TTU fans mostly stayed to give their team one last send off and congratulate Virginia. It's one of those moments I thought "this is what sports should be about". Two teams gave it their absolute all but there aren't ties so one had to lose and fans are appreciative for what they saw and the effort they gave.

This game was approximately two months after my Mom had passed away as well and it was a great "forget about life for a few hours" moment watching it. Will forever remember this night.

[colderbeer]

VA had the lead for a long, long time in the 2nd when they lost the lead with only 35 seconds to play a lot of teams would have buckled and choked. How did VA respond? With total confidence, Hunter hit the 3 pointer with 12 seconds left to tie the are the new Cardiac Kids.

[ungartothemax]

Even though I’m a Texas Tech fan, I have to say that this was one of the greatest championship games in the past few years. What hurt Texas Tech in this game were two 3-pointers by Virginia at two specific points. The first one was at the end of the first half when the Cavaliers hit the 3-pointer to go up 32-29. The second one was towards the end of the game when Hunter hit the 3 to tie game and sent it to overtime.

[anklzz]

2018- Virginia loses to 16th seed in the first round


2019- Virginia wins title


🤔🤔🤔

[edo]

this is what hard work is all about. from being eliminated by 16th seed, to winning the ncaa. congrats virginia.

[eriche]

Gotta give credit to Hunter, mans clutch!

[skepticalkhan]

Patrick Mahomes is still somewhere flexing

[BO-tnih]

As a die hard UVA fan since 2012-13, this is hands down the ultimate comeback and greatest redemption story in the history is sports. I might never see them win another championship in my lifetime but this was well worth it 🔶⚔️🔷 I’m 21 by the way

[lucyxiang]

People only remember missed controversial calls but forget how the team beat every key moment under pressure.They won it because they are Virginia, they have the power to master the game. For any other teams I doubt if they have the perseverance for 3 consecutive heartbreaking minute in 3 games.

[shanepleasants]

And this boys and girls is why you should constantly practice your free throws might get you a chip one day WAHOOWA

[phettumbling]

Congratulations UVA. Congratulations Kihei Clark.
🏀👍💪👊
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[javtimestwo]

have not seen this footage since April. still gives me chills as a UVA fan to watch the team win the national championship game. CONGRATS!

[claybailey]

Kyle guy got that TO with 3 seconds left

[bluesdirt]

braxton key disproves my theory one should not get close to the desperation 3 shooter, wow what guts!

[braydenkarr]

Little did we know this would be the championship game that we would be left with for this year too

[idk]

Up 3.. I don’t know why they would over help on a 2pt shot! Agh

[Dana-vxdp]

Tears of joy everytime I watch this, I guess since this season was canceled that means we are still the reigning champs.... everyone be safe during this coronavirus epidemic

[cathleanjohnson]

My 35 year wait is over, so sad that those Ralph Sampson teams of the early 80s couldn't do it and glad I'm still around to witness it, a redemption story that will go down in sports history...can't wait for the movie, Congrats Hoos.