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The 2017-18 Villanova Wildcats: National champions

A dominating finish

Donte DiVincenzo’s shining moment led Villanova to its third national championship and to a parade in Center City.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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TBS
The clock runs out as Villanova wins is third national championship, and second in three seasons.
April 2, 2018
NCAA championship:
Villanova 79, Michigan 62
San Antonio

The game

By Joe Juliano:
Villanova, behind Donte DiVincenzo’s brilliant game, overwhelms Michigan for the national championship
By Bob Ford:
Once the Wildcats reached the final, a win was almost preordained
By Marcus Hayes:
The NBA was watching as Donte DiVincenzo put on his show
 
By Mike Sielski:
Jay Wright is building a Hall of Fame-worthy career
Don't forget Collin Gillespie's contributions to the championship game victory
By Mike Jensen:
The key to the Cats’ win? Silencing Michigan’s Moe Wagner
Jalen Brunson even set the tone for Villanova’s celebration
Box score:
Villanova 79, Michigan 62
By Dick Jerardi:
Villanova's offense will always be this team's most memorable attribute
House of Highlights
Donte DiVincenzo set a record for most points scored by a bench player in the championship game, putting up 31.

The aftermath

By Erin McCarthy:
Villanova fans and students let loose after another national title
By Joseph A. Gambardello:
Michigan mourns as ’Nova nation goes wild: The front pages
By Bob Ford:
Which championship team was better, 2016 or 2018?
By Stephanie Farr:
Bloody Marys, Tom Brady and SNL: Social media reacts to Villanova's win
By Mike Jensen:
Five reasons Villanova became national champion
By Marc Narducci:
Big Five coaches salute Jay Wright and the Wildcats
By Mike Sielski:
Villanova has elevated the new Big East, and the new Big East has elevated Villanova
TBS
Look back at the best moments of the NCAA tournament with TBS’ “One Shining Moment” video.

The parade

By Anna Orso, Stephanie Farr, Erin McCarthy & Dan Spinelli:
The Wildcats parade down Market Street, staking their claim as Philly icons
By Joe Juliano:
Jay Wright, players bask in glow of Villanova's championship parade
By Philly.com staff:
The Villanova victory parade, as it happened
DAVID SWANSON / Staff Photographer
Philadelphia honors the national champion Villanova Wildcats.
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