Louisville Wins National Title Behind Heroic Efforts Of Bench Player With Tremendous Beard

Luke Hancock, the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, came up huge at the most important time.

Despite leading by as many as 12 points in the first half, Michigan couldn't hold on in tonight's NCAA title game, which ended with Louisville winning 82-76.

Despite leading by as many as 12 points in the first half, Michigan couldn't hold on in tonight's NCAA title game, which ended with Louisville winning 82-76.

Image by Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton / AP

A major reason for that comeback was guard Peyton Siva, who had 18 tough points.

A major reason for that comeback was guard Peyton Siva, who had 18 tough points.

Image by Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT

Incredibly energetic hustle plays like this late in the game were essential to Louisville's comeback.

Incredibly energetic hustle plays like this late in the game were essential to Louisville's comeback.

Final Four Most Outstanding Player Luke Hancock, a forward off the bench, scored 22 points on only six shots from the field. The bearded sparkplug just could not miss.

Final Four Most Outstanding Player Luke Hancock, a forward off the bench, scored 22 points on only six shots from the field. The bearded sparkplug just could not miss.

Image by Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT


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