Kansas 75, Memphis 68, OT: Two Minutes to a Title: Kansas Prevails

 
Mario Chalmers hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to force overtime, capping a frantic rally and giving Kansas the five extra minutes it needed to win the N.C.A.A. title. [link]

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