Villanova upset UNC 77-74 in Monday night’s title game, and sports fans were treated to one of the greatest finishes in NCAA history when Kris Jenkins drained the game-winning three-pointer with no time remaining.
The thrilling finish sparked a crazy celebration, as expected, and here’s a rundown of what the partying on campus has looked like.
It started as soon as Jenkins lifted the Wildcats to victory at The Pavilion on campus.
The final seconds… No one in The Pavillion tonight will forget this moment. @NovaMBB pic.twitter.com/smFPiGPyA0
— Kaylee Hartung (@KayleeHartung) April 5, 2016
Fans then sprinted toward the exits.
Students run out of The Pavilion to celebrate #Villanova's #NationalChampionshiphttps://t.co/Gxhz2vTTNW
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) April 5, 2016
Things got pretty lit in the streets from that point on.
Celebrations are starting! #Villanova @6abc pic.twitter.com/r7KTovHa4o
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) April 5, 2016
Partying on Route 30.#Villanova pic.twitter.com/Q7Iaxk3x02
— Nick McIlwain (@NickMcIlwain1) April 5, 2016
Police showed up just as a precaution.
Officer: we will step from behind gate only if it gets out of control; we want students 2 be able 2 celebrate @6abc pic.twitter.com/yKSrRpoRST
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) April 5, 2016
#selfies with the cops.#Villanova #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/9Phcj8VyFv
— Pete Bannan (@PeteBannan) April 5, 2016
But they couldn’t stop at least one fire that students started.
Nova campus is LIT #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/qRCx0gkjt3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 5, 2016
Ok time for the kids to go home. Lighting fires in the middle of the crowd.#Villanova #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/l7usrJGCPD
— Pete Bannan (@PeteBannan) April 5, 2016