There is a saying in sports that “offense sells tickets but defense wins championships.” This year’s tournament would be a prime example. Two of the top three ranked defenses will square off Monday night to crown a new National Champion as neither school has previously won it.

Texas Tech won led by their trademark stingy defense to a rather easy 61-51 victory over Michigan State.

Virginia rallied to a 62-61 win over Auburn that will forever be remembered by the ending.

After last year’s historic loss, Virginia has the opportunity tonight for the ultimate redemption story. I will always remember the perspective of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett after the loss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSG8YYOoZlQ

Class act.

There are spots on the line tonight in regards to the pool. Tie-breaker will determine the official order. The closest to tonight’s total wins.

Virginia wins …

Rank	Name	Points	Champion	Winnings
1	Matt Lapensee #3	141	Virginia	$310
2	T.H., Tom Kakaris	136	Virginia	$150
3	Aaron Thompson #3	133	Virginia	$100
4	Chip Lindon #1	132	Virginia	$75
5/6	Chris Matthews (133)	131	Virginia	$50
5/6	Scott Fiasco #2 (150)	131	Virginia	$25

Texas Tech wins …

Rank	Name	Points	Champion	Winnings
1	Matt Lapensee #3	109	Virginia	$310
2	T.H., Tom Kakaris	104	Virginia	$150
3/4	Tim Weber #4	103	Duke	$100
3/4	Aaron Thompson #3	101	Virginia	$75
5	Chip Lindon #1	100	Virginia	$50
6	Chris Matthews (133) Scott Fiasco #2 (150)	99	Virginia	$25

Good luck to all that have a chance to bring home some money tonight.