©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. tournament final at 9:20 p.m. Eastern, with the game televised on CBS. Drew Timme leads the Bulldogs with eight points, and all starters now have a field goal. Gonzaga and Baylor play in the N.C.A.A. Gonzaga has five turnovers thus far. Gonzaga vs. UCLA live score, updates, highlights from 2021 Final Four game Basketball 29m ago Baylor vs. Houston score: Bears overwhelm Cougars to advance to national title game The Baylor Bears celebrate after beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. It would have been a tough beat — even with the high total, the under had seemed safe for most of the 40 minutes. Final Four: Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs celebrates with teammates after hitting a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in overtime that lifted the Bulldogs past No. The Gonzaga Bulldogs were in pursuit of immortality, an undefeated season capped by a national championship. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs cuts the net after defeating the USC Trojans 85-66 in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Expect Drew Timme (four turnovers) to receive touches on every possession. Baylor players celebrates after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs. A miracle finish, setting up what is sure to be a mesmerizing title game college basketball fans have waited two years to see. © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. It out-shot Gonzaga 67-49, so that the percentages (44.8 for Baylor, 51.0 for Gonzaga) went moot. Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs reacts after play during the second half. 67-53 MORE: Watch Gonzaga vs. Baylor live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Bears continued their defensive dominance — which they displayed against Villanova and Houston — … Here are the updates as they happened throughout the game. Season Leaders. First round: Oklahoma State forward Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe drives to the basket against Liberty guard Elijah Cuffee during their game at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19. These two programs faced each other in the 2019 NCAA Tournament round of 32, when Gonzaga was a 1-seed and Baylor was a 9-seed. Baylor will miss that one extra free throw, will give up that one extra foul, and will fail to get enough defensive big stops in the interior to let Gonzaga start to pull away just a bit. With Flo Thamba and Jonathan Tchama Tchatchoua both with four fouls, Gonzaga is going to have a chance to exploit the Bears down low. Second round: Villanova forward Cole Swider (10) tries to keep North Texas forward Zachary Simmons (24) away from a loose ball during their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Bruins (22-10) did both to perfection in the first half. Prediction Baylor doesn’t get to the foul line as much as Gonzaga … Second round: Baylor Bears guard Matthew Mayer (left) and guard Mark Vital battle for a loose ball with Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Baylor is the 5th school all-time to win both their Final Four games by more than 15 points, joining 2018 Villanova, 1968 UCLA, 1960 Ohio State and 1952 Kansas. 1 Gonzaga (-4.5 at FOX Bet) vs. No. Baylor guard Davion Mitchell sits with the national championship trophy after the Bears defeated Gonzaga. USC won the game, 85-51. One-and-one coming up. For all of the talk about Jalen Suggs picking up two quick fouls, Baylor isn't in an exactly clean position, either. We’re going to get to see a game between Baylor and Gonzaga after all. Second round: Alabama's Keon Ellis (left) and Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) and Aaron Wiggins reach for a rebound at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Second round: Creighton's Damien Jefferson celebrates during the Bluejays' 72-58 win over Ohio at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Points. ET Monday, April 5 (CBS) Gonzaga -4.5, O/U 160. Gambling problem? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Baylor forward Flo Thamba blocks a shot by Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert during the first half. The showdown between Baylor and Gonzaga that was called off in December because of the pandemic is finally back on, with the biggest stakes of all: The two best teams all season will play for the national championship Monday night. No. Baylor head coach Scott Drew cuts down the net after the Bears defeated Gonzaga to win the men's national championship. DiJonai Carrington thought she was fouled at the end of Baylor’s loss to UConn. Jalen Suggs (7-for-12 from the field) is up to 12 points in the second half and has hit two big threes to keep the Bulldogs on life support. Baylor faces Gonzaga in National Championship. All those shots going in meant fewer rebounds, in turn meaning fewer opportunities for the Bulldogs to get out and do what they do best: run. On Monday night, one will cut down the nets in Indianapolis and be crowned champions. Fans roam Georgia Street before the men's NCAA Tournament national championship game in Indianapolis. That’s because guards Jared Butler and Davion Mitchell are off to fast starts (seven points apiece), which is a bad sign for Gonzaga with Jalen Suggs on the bench with two early fouls. All five of Gonzaga’s starters played for more than 37 minutes, with three players (Kispert, Nembhard and Ayayi) on the court for at least 30 minutes. 1 Baylor vs No. The bid for the first undefeated team since Indiana in 1976 is still intact. Even though Baylor basically has twice as many shot attempts, Gonzaga has stuck around and cut the lead for 12 after the deficit hit 19 at one point. Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua dunks the ball during the second half. Second round: Oklahoma Sooners guard Austin Reaves (12) passes the ball around Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Baylor guard Mark Vital goes for a rebound against Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the first half. 1 Baylor vs. No. Free throws to come for Baylor out of the time out. The victory was Huggins' 900th as a college head coach. If the Baylor big men make life difficult for Timme and avoid getting into foul trouble, most possessions could end in high-difficulty shots. The Baylor Bears celebrate after beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win the men's national championship. This matchup was originally scheduled for way back on Dec. 5, just down the road at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, but it never happened due to a Gonzaga player testing positive for COVID-19 just hours before tip. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA/MI), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (NH/CO), 1-800-BETS OFF … Gonzaga vs. UCLA live updates, highlights from 2021 Final Four ... Watson is called for a foul on Riley, who is a 67 percent free throw shooter. "He’s got that magical aura," Few said. At the time, it was too difficult to pick a side, so I cited Baylor’s defensive dominance and the tendency for No. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Florida won the game 75-70. Last Time Out: Gonzaga edged West Virginia 87-82; Baylor beat Illinois 82-69. Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports. First round: Iona Gaels guard Isaiah Ross passes the ball away from Alabama Crimson Tide defenders during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Second round: Colorado's Jabari Walker is pressured by Florida State's Tristan da Silva (23) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Mark Vital passes the ball as Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard defends during the first half. Illinois won 78-49. Here's a bird's-eye view. Gonzaga (1) vs. UCLA (11) Gonzaga is only two wins away from achieving a loss-less season. Sweet 16: Oregon State Beavers guard Zach Reichle (11) passes the ball against Loyola-Chicago Ramblers guard Keith Clemons (left) in the first half during the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021. Second round: USC's Evan Mobley (4) handles the ball while Kansas' Ochai Agbaji (30) defends during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. First round: Creighton Bluejays guard Denzel Mahoney dives to save a ball from going out of bound during the second half against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. USA TODAY. Market data provided by Factset. Baylor vs. Gonzaga for men's national title looking like classic Lakers vs. Celtics. After watching both teams play for an entire season, there is no chance I would make that decision again. The Baylor Bears celebrate after defeating Gonzaga to win the men's national championship. TV: ESPN. Baylor already has 17 shot attempts, compared with Gonzaga's seven. First round: Colgate Raiders guard Jack Ferguson (13) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Justin Smith (0) fight for possession during the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. That is still the Bulldogs’ lone field goal, and they trail 16-4. Game: Baylor Bears vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Date: Monday, April 5, 2021 Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN TV: CBS Odds/Point Spread: Baylor (+4.5) Lucas Oil Stadium is … On the other side of the court, they'll need defensive stops to complete any comeback. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Check out each Houston vs. Baylor and Gonzaga vs. UCLA pick complete with a full betting breakdown below. Baylor vs. Gonzaga for the national championship. Baylor vs. Gonzaga (-4.5) We waited almost two full years since the 2019 NCAA Championship (4/8/19) and the collision course between Baylor and Gonzaga has finally arrived. There is plenty of game left, but a 15-point lead (23-8) eight minutes into the contest is a situation Baylor certainly would have signed up for before tipoff. Season Leaders. Baylor’s Didi Richards had gone down with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. First round: Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. reacts during the second half of the Scarlet Knights' 60-56 win against Clemson at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. flipped into Trending Houston headlines. The Cougars beat the Orange 62-46. Elite Eight: Arkansas' Jalen Tate (right) shoots the ball against Baylor's Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. There is always the chance Gonzaga and Baylor come out red-hot from the field and put the over in play, but there is so much defensive talent on display that should make reaching 80 points difficult. Gonzaga and Baylor will meet Monday, April 5, at 9:20 p.m. on CBS. The only remaining undefeated team in college basketball has opened as the betting favorite to win the 2021 NCAA Tournament. It's on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship Georgia governor vows a fight after MLB yanks All-Star Game Patchwork: Braves cover All-Star logo on jerseys, shift hats Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs shoots the ball over Baylor forward Flo Thamba in the second half. Then Gonzaga made miracles happen, winning on one of the greatest shots in NCAA Tournament history. Arkansas won 85-68. Rich Janzaruk, IndyStar/USA TODAY Network. Sweet 16: Alabama's Herbert Jones pulls down a rebound over UCLA's Johnny Juzang at Hinkle Fieldhouse. With social distancing rules in effect in the stands at Lucas Oil Stadium, it would have been a vacuous scene had the entire stadium been illuminated, as was the case in previous Final Fours at the venue. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. On Baylor and Gonzaga, they are key pieces, underrated scorers, capable rebounders, dead-eye 3-point shooters and elite defenders. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates with head coach Scott Drew during the second half of the Bears' win. The national championship game matchup is set. Baylor faces Gonzaga in National Championship. 1 vs. the preseason No. Bet now! Loyola won 71-60. Second round: The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles celebrate their 81-78 victory over the Florida Gators at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Bruins wouldn't let it happen to them. First round: The Abilene Christian Wildcats celebrate with forward Joe Pleasant (32) after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Lucas Oil Stadium. College Sports. So did a lot of people. 1 seeds went to battle at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Mike Randle and Stuckey have broken down their early betting leans for both (1) Baylor vs. (2) Houston and (1) Gonzaga vs. (11) UCLA on Saturday. Instead, the NCAA has sectioned off nearly half of the stadium to create a more cozy environment. Drew Timme took a late charge against Johnny Juzang in regulation to send it to overtime. All rights reserved. Baylor's Flo Thamba has fouled out with less than nine minutes remaining. Sweet 16: Creighton Bluejays center Ryan Kalkbrenner chases a loose ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Jalen Suggs in the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. "I have a million things going on in my head. "It was nuts. Gonzaga was outscoring Baylor in the paint 34-24. Baylor shot 57.1% from the field (and 53.3% on 3-pointers) in the first half while holding Houston to 26.9%. The best 2-point shooting team in college hoops vs. the best 3-point shooting team. The Baylor Bears had something to say about that. One has to wonder how fatigued the Bulldogs are after their overtime, buzzer-beater victory over UCLA hardly 48 hours ago. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates with a piece of the net after the Bears defeated Gonzaga to win the national championship. "It’s starting to feel like we’re back to where we were before the pause," said Baylor’s Jared Butler, who had 17 points. 1 Baylor The line opened at 5 and didn’t take long to get bet down to 4.5. The Cougars won 87-56. Gonzaga 84, Baylor 77 Line: Gonzaga -4.5, o/u: 159.5 ATS Confidence out of 5: 3. I still can’t speak," Suggs said. UCLA’s David Singleton is … Second round: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo and Loyola (Il) Ramblers guard Marquise Kennedy fight for a loose ball during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Baylor will miss that one extra free throw, will give up that one extra foul, and will fail to get enough defensive big stops in the interior to let Gonzaga start to pull away just a bit. What a start for the Bears. 1 overall seed. It felt like Baylor ran the Bulldogs out of the gym, but they used a 9-2 run over the final minutes of the first half to cut the deficit to 10 points by halftime. Gonzaga and Baylor have pros all over the court. 11 UCLA and into the men's national championship game. Sweet 16: Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman celebrates with guard Davonte Davis (4) after the Razorbacks defeated Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021. Gonzaga … These two programs faced each other in the 2019 NCAA Tournament round of 32, when Gonzaga was a 1-seed and Baylor was a 9-seed. Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title. First round: Connecticut guard Andre Jackson crashes into the stands as Maryland forward Galin Smith watches during the game at Mackey Arena. GNZG Gonzaga: at: BAYL Baylor: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington: Odds updated every 60 minutes. Gonzaga: G Jalen Suggs, G Andrew Nembhard, G Joel Ayayi, F Corey Kispert, F Drew Timme, Butler: G Jared Butler, G Davion Mitchell, G MaCio Teague, F Mark Vital, F Flo Thamba. On Baylor's last position, people were calling for a foul on UConn, but nothing was called. The bogging down came via the slow roll. Points Rebounds Assists. Meanwhile, Baylor – which breezed past Houston in its semifinal matchup – looks fresh, especially Jared Butler, who has 10 points and has made all four of his shots. If the Baylor big men make life difficult for Timme and avoid getting into foul trouble, most possessions could end in high-difficulty shots. Oregon State upset Tennessee 70-56. It took Gonzaga four minutes and 35 seconds to make its first field goal, a 3-pointer by All-American Corey Kispert. On Monday, April 5, we will see one of the most historical matchups in college basketball history and, hopefully, a game that lives up to the hype. SportsPulse: By ending Gonzaga's historic undefeated season, Baylor made history itself. How to stream: March Madness Live, fuboTV, Paramount+. The 2021 men's NCAA Tournament championship game features Gonzaga vs. Baylor to cap off March Madness. Comments. Total: O/U Off. First round: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Jose Alvarado (5) and Loyola (Il) Ramblers guard Braden Norris (4) compete for possession during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michael Caterina, IndyStar/USA TODAY Sports. His shot fakes have opened up gaps for easy baskets and trips to the foul line. View of Lucas Oil Stadium before Baylor plays Gonzaga in the men's NCAA Tournament championship game in Indianapolis. The Gonzaga Bulldogs stand for the national anthem before the game. Bet on this game online at BetMGM! It's already looking that way with Davion Mitchell and Jared Butler shooting lights out and the Bears' smothering defense making them look like the clear-cut favorite over an undefeated squad. Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) celebrates with teammates during the first half. First round: Villanova guard Caleb Daniels celebrates during the Wildcats' win against Winthrop at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Baylor is the first men's wire-to-wire champion since the 2014 Connecticut Huskies. Market data provided by Factset. Gonzaga forward Drew Timme is introduced before the game. Point Spread: GONZ -3.5/BAY +3.5 (Risk less per bet - You only lay -105 odds here!) People pointed to a shot by Dijonai Carrington, saying she was clearly fouled. Monday night's title game could feature eight NBA Draft picks in the 2021 cycle alone and there are, by … Gonzaga head coach Mark Few and Baylor head coach Scott Drew greet each before the game. Gonzaga and Baylor will tip-off at 6:20 p.m. on Monday night in Indianapolis to crown the 2020-21 national champion of men's college basketball. It is McCall's second title game, and the first for Boroski and Kimble. Matthew Mayer #24 and Jackson Moffatt #13 of the Baylor Bears celebrate defeating the … The Ducks routed the No. The Bears went without a field goal for more than four minutes, but the Bulldogs couldn't cut it any closer than 13. A defensive demolition that bodes well for the title game against the ultra-efficient Zags. No. Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi shoots the ball during the first half. First round: Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs dunks the ball during the Bulldogs' game against Norfolk State. The Cowboys won 69-60. Baylor guard Adam Flagler drives to the basket against Gonzaga's Corey Kispert during the first half. Jared Butler leads the team with 20 points, but MaCio Teague is up to 18 himself, and Davion Mitchell has 13. First round: Texas Southern Tigers guard Michael Weathers (20) and guard Ashton McClelland (23) react after a loss to the Michigan Wolverines as Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) walks past in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena. Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Baylor won its first national championship in school history with a dominant 86-70 victory Monday night. Gonzaga vs. UCLA matchups: Bulldogs have edge in every area but one ... Houston vs. Baylor matchups: Cougars can pose rare problem ... particularly if Timme finds himself in foul … Those true Cinderellas have lost by an average of 13 points per game in the national semifinals with only VCU staying within single digits in 2011 (8 vs. Butler). Sweet 16: Michigan players are announced before a game against Florida State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The last men's basketball team from Texas to win the NCAA championship was the historic 1966 Texas Western (now University of Texas-El Paso) squad, famous for being the first all-Black starting five to win it all. Gonzaga and Baylor have pros all over the court. Baylor guard Jared Butler celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win the national title. GNZG Gonzaga: at: BAYL Baylor: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington: Odds updated every 60 minutes. A well-done anthem by frontline workers (police officers, firefighters, etc.) The rotations, not as sharp. Baylor will miss that one extra free throw, will give up that one extra foul, and will fail to get enough defensive big stops in the interior to let Gonzaga start to pull away just a bit. Gonzaga won that game 83-71. Game: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Baylor Bears Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020 Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN TV: CBS Odds/Point Spread: Gonzaga ( … The showdown between Baylor and Gonzaga that was called off in December because of the coronavirus pandemic is finally back on, with the biggest stakes of all: The two best teams all season will play for the national championship Monday night. Check out each Houston vs. Baylor and Gonzaga vs. UCLA pick complete with a full betting breakdown below. First round: Houston forward Brison Gresham dunks against Cleveland State during the first half of their game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 5: DMX 1: One Shining Moment INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title. ... despite playing with four fouls, and led Gonzaga with 25 points. Gonzaga vs. Baylor: Then vs. Now. After Juzang scored on a putback, Suggs provided the did-that-just-happen flourish, dribbling over the half court and letting it fly for the first buzzer-beater of the tournament. The Final Four has been an absolute graveyard for double-digit seeds. Baylor has answered by finding players in the high post and knocking down mid-range jumpers. Corey Kispert is … Baylor, as it proved again in their win against Arkansas drilling 8-of-15 for three. Featured Columnist April 4, 2021 Comments. I felt pretty good. Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) vs. Baylor Bears (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS) When: Saturday, December 5, 1 p.m. Where: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Sweet 16: Villanova Wildcats forward Brandon Slater (3) fights for the ball with Baylor Bears forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) and Baylor Bears forward Flo Thamba (0) during the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 27, 2021. No. The wait was worth it. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. USA TODAY. The 2021 men's NCAA Tournament championship game features Gonzaga vs. Baylor to cap off March Madness. First round: Florida Gators forward Colin Castleton (12) blocks the shot of Virginia Tech Hokies guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Mar 19, 2021. UCLA, Baylor Vs. Houston; Full view. At 9-0, the Bulldogs faced their largest deficit of the tournament early. Elight Eight: Houston Cougars guard DeJon Jarreau cause a jump ball against Oregon State Beavers guard Ethan Thompson during the second half in the Elite Eight of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. The 2021 men's NCAA Tournament championship game features Gonzaga vs. Baylor to cap off March Madness. Championship game: Baylor players Mark Vital (11), Davion Mitchell (45) and Jackson Moffatt (13) celebrate after defeating Gonzaga, 86-70, in the NCAA Tournament championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. First round: Kyler Edwards #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates making a three point basket during the second half against the Utah State Aggies in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Assembly Hall on March 19, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. The Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) are +220 at William Hill Sportsbook to take home their first national championship. 1 seed Baylor. Gonzaga won that game 83-71. Baylor guard MaCio Teague watches the "One Shinning Moment" video after the Bears defeated Gonzaga to win the men's national championship. Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) celebrates during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Houston, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Baylor guard Mark Vital celebrates on the court during the second half. Gonzaga and Baylor play in the N.C.A.A. Baylor won 62-51. Sweet 16: USC's Isaiah White drives to the basket against Oregon during the second half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua blocks a shot by Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard during the first half. Baylor forward Flo Thamba and Gonzaga forward Anton Watson and guard Jalen Suggs battle for a loose ball in the first half. The Bears opened the first Final Four in two years by overwhelming Houston, 78-59, cruising to their first national championship game since 1948. Second round: Oregon's Chris Duarte (5) hangs on the rim after dunking against Iowa. Gonzaga forward Anton Watson is the most likely bench player to make a difference, particularly if Timme finds himself in foul trouble. Gonzaga made 17 of 28 shots, but led only 45-44 at halftime. I just can’t believe that it happened.". With intensity on the defensive end (two Gonzaga turnovers) and aggressiveness on offense (four offensive rebounds), the Bears scored the first nine points of the game. The bad news? First round; Oral Roberts Golden Eagles celebrate after an overtime victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Mackey Arena on Mar 19, 2021. Scott Gleeson. Second round: Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim signals to forward Quincy Guerrier and forward Kadary Richmond during the second round game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. "At the end of it, you could tell how both staffs and all the players reacted that it was an all-timer," Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. NBC Sports. Back on Dec. 5, I took the under in my matchup preview. The Baylor Bears react as they watch the "One Shinning Moment" video after beating Gonzaga to win the men's national championship. Mon (4/5) @ 9:00pm ET. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 30: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs cuts the net after defeating the USC Trojans 85-66 in the Elite Eight round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Elite Eight: Gonzaga's Corey Kispert (24) drives to the basket against USC during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. One-seed Baylor faces one-seed Gonzaga in the national championship game of the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, April 5, 2021 (4/5/21). Jonathan Tchama Tchatchoua (3), Flo Thamba (2), Jared Butler (2) and Mark Vital (2) all were whistled multiple times in the first 20 minutes. Baylor guard Jared Butler is introduced before the game. -- Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Sports college basketball reporter. Game: Baylor Bears vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Date: Monday, April 5, 2021 Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN TV: CBS Odds/Point Spread: Baylor (+4.5) Lucas Oil Stadium is … UCLA’s upset bid against college basketball’s juggernaut hinged on two big factors: bogging down the game and making shots. First round: Southern California Trojans guard Ethan Anderson (20) goes to the basket while defended by Drake Bulldogs forward Darnell Brodie (51) during the first half in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Second round: LSU's Cameron Thomas (24) and Michigan's Austin Davis (51) battle for a rebound during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. 1 Baylor The line opened at 5 and didn’t take long to get bet down to 4.5. It's No. First round: Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim, who scored 30 points on a red-hot shooting night, celebrates the Orange's 78-62 win against San Diego State. We thought it was the worst thing possible when we stopped and it was a three-week break, but I think it worked out perfectly for us.". Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert reacts during the first half. They kept making shots, taking it down to the wire. First round: Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas, guard Jason Preston and forward Dwight Wilson III celebrate during the second half of their win against the Virginia Cavaliers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, It was the first time since 2005, when North Carolina held off Illinois, that the top two seeds in the field of 68 will meet in the championship. After two full years, "One Shining Moment" makes its triumphant return. 1 seed Baylor (27-2) vs. No. or redistributed. Baylor vs Gonzaga live online. Gonzaga forward Drew Timme loses the ball against Baylor guard Mark Vital during the second half. The Baylor Bears celebrate during the second half of their win over Gonzaga. Texas Tech won 65-53. 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