North Carolina defeated the Duke 81-77 In the game of all time National Collegiate Athletic Association And entered the final where he measured kansaswho beat Villanova by 81-65. The tar heelsBy the way, they blurred the conclusion of the legendary coach’s career Mike Krzyzewskiwho leaves his position after 42 seasons at the helm blue devils. It was an additional element in a duel between two universities separated by a few kilometers with a historical rivalry. More than 70,000 spectators crowded Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before this event.

After ruining the last home match “Coach K” At the end of the regular season, the legendary North Carolina coach dealt the last loss in his long career. Krzyzewski’s career officially ended with 1.202 victories, five national championshipsnine finals, 13 Final Four matches, all-time record match and Medals in the Games and the World Cup with the United States national teamwho came to manage it.

“It was a match where the winner would be happy and the loser would be in agony. That’s what we expected. We would have liked to be on the other side, but I’m proud of what our guys did. It’s not about M, especially at this time. I’m just worried about my kids. They were already crying on the field and that’s the only thing I can think of.”The legendary coach said that once the match is over Hug your wife, IkkiWho was waiting for him at the door of the changing room.

North Carolina showed more moderation in the last moments. Mark Williams He missed two free throws with 46 seconds remaining Caleb Lovewho finished with 28 points, scored 3-pointers to give Tar Heels a four-point lead that would be a final. Armando BacotWho suffered a sprain dominated the area with 11 points and 21 rebounds. He was the best duke Paulo Banchero (20 + 10) and Trevor Keeles (19 points from the bench).

be the The twelfth time that North Carolina has fought for the titlean equation for Kentucky And only one remains University of Californiawho holds the record. They’ve beaten mighty contender Duke in two historic games, bittering the end of the eternal coach sprint, but the full set would be to win the title on Monday against Kansas.