The NCAA men’s final hit Indianapolis today. Baylor beat Gonzaga 86-70—first title for the Bears. Jared Butler’s 22 points, 7 assists crushed the Zags’ perfect dream. Lucas Oil Stadium’s 8,000 saw history—COVID limits held. Baylor’s grit ended Gonzaga’s run.
Gonzaga led 9-0—Jalen Suggs flew. Baylor’s 16-0 run flipped it—Davion Mitchell locked down. Third-quarter 3s—Baylor hit 10—broke it open. Zags shot 42%; Bears’ D swarmed. Underdog won—31-1 falls.
It’s not close—Gonzaga’s bigs got bodied. Baylor’s bench outscored 20-8—depth ruled. Critics say Zags choke—0-2 in finals. 6 million watched—March Madness lives. Baylor’s first; Gonzaga waits.
Butler’s 23—NBA next. Suggs, 19—lottery bound. Waco partied; Spokane wept. Bears reign supreme.
