Year After Upset, Cavaliers Claim NCAA Championship: Top Photos

A little more than a year ago, the University of Virginia suffered humiliation of the lowest order when it lost by 20 points against the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in the opening round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Never before had a 16-seed knocked off a No. 1 seed.

Fast forward to Monday night, April 8, in Minneapolis. All the Cavaliers did was turn their tale of woe upside down with an 85-77 overtime win over Texas Tech for the national championship. It was the program's first NCAA title and redemption of the highest—and sweetest—order for the players and coach Tony Bennett.

See: Wahoowah: Virginia Beats Texas Tech 85-77 For NCAA Championship

Here are some photos of the game:

Texas Tech's Norense Odiase, left, and Virginia's Mamadi Diakite battle for a rebound during the first half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) and Texas Tech's Davide Moretti (25) chase a loose ball during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Virginia's Kyle Guy (5) takes a shot against Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) makes a shot against Texas Tech's Kyler Edwards (0) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Texas Tech, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes pictures before the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament between Texas Tech and Virginia, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, center, celebrates with guard Ty Jerome, left, after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/Matt York)