WATCH: Fans React to Villanova Buzzer Beater
Most Outstanding Player Ryan Arcidiocono took the ball up court, and passed it back to the inbounder. Kris Jenkins let it fly. The three-pointer went in, and the Villanova Wildcats were national champions. It was an incredible finish to a thrilling national title game.
https://vine.co/v/iI7PdilVK2D
Watch how fans reacted to the game-winner around the region and at the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mohAmDL8OpA
Philadelphia. At it's best. We are a sports city, and tonight the glory belongs to @NovaMBB @vuaaphilly @6abc pic.twitter.com/HcvGJLyY6g
— FieldHousePhilly (@FieldHousePHL) April 5, 2016
What a WIN, what a FINISH!! @NovaMBB are 2016 Champions! #Philly is PROUD! #LetsMarchNova #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/RwL524oqGX
— Xfinity Live! (@XfinityLive) April 5, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwbz1TnGG2E
Shot.
Buzzer.
Swish.
National Champions.https://t.co/8QPaKf59JM
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 5, 2016
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! #NovaNation @NovaMBB @NovaAthletics pic.twitter.com/VUF29Ralj5
— FieldHousePhilly (@FieldHousePHL) April 5, 2016
Here's how Villanova student radio called the shot that won the national championship: pic.twitter.com/RsFP2RSutD
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) April 5, 2016
That’s Ryan Fannon, Villanova’s regular play by play guy (and not a student), on the call.
Meanwhile, Jay Wright knew the shot was going in when it was released. “Bang.”
https://vine.co/v/iI7EFe3KKBT
He said in a postgame news conference he wasn’t sure if there was time left on the clock and figured he had to get his team ready to defend one more play, but we all know he’s just too cool to celebrate.
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