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After an incredible 2017 NCAA Tournament, the finale for men’s basketball is finally underway. The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the North Carolina Tar Heels are now in play with everything on the line.
UNC, who knows a thing or two about how to win the final, will look to shut down the Bulldogs in their first national championship appearance. Despite crazy upsets and unheard of runs, the two top seeds in the tournament are in battle.
All of the highlights, game score, and conversation on the big game can be found here.
2017 National Championship Game Viewing Details
Date: Monday, April 3, 2017
Time: 9:20 P.M. EST
TV Channel: CBS
Location: Glendale, Arizona
2017 National Championship Game Score
Final: North Carolina 71, Gonzaga 65
Highlights and Conversation
UNC getting hyped! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/BbG4d4xmL6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 4, 2017
HERE WE GO!!! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/as1g5dl1ev
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
Gonzaga Jumps out to 19-14 Lead
Gonzaga is 🔥🔥🔥
Bulldogs have made 6 of their last 8 shots to take a 19-14 lead. #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/hJGHnauhQV
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
Gonzaga got out to a hot start, especially from beyond the arc to take the lead on UNC. They would hold on to the lead all the way up to the end of the first half.
Gonzaga Up At The Half
North Carolina has missed 8 of its last 10 shots, but only trails by 3. #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/DfFVWRJYkh
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
UNC Storms Back to Take the Lead
Carolina starts the 2nd half on an 8-0 run! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/QiaeMDhL2D
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
After a first half dominated by Gonzaga, North Carolina took back the lead with an 8-0 run in the second half.
Tar Heels Staying on Top
Hicks so 💪🏾#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/tivMgqtu9Z
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
UNC’s three-point shooting picked up in the second, as they recaptured the lead in this back and forth game.
Gonzaga Recaptures the Lead Under 2 Minutes
Gonzaga takes the lead! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/i4Qh7yAXjn
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
UNC Takes Advantage of Gonzaga Turnovers
DAGGER! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/n3HJg1zGHV
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
Your 2017 National Champions: The North Carolina Tar Heels
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
North Carolina beats Gonzaga, 71-65, to capture sixth #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/UifSNfiwA1
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 4, 2017
In another classic NCAA Tournament Championship, the UNC Tar Heels came back in the second half to take down the Gonzaga Bulldogs. UNC was able to avenge their loss last year by capturing the title in 2017. It was a back-and-forth affair, but the Tar Heels were too much for Gonzaga to handle in the second half.
