2010 Ncaa Men's Basketball Championship Box Score
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Championship is the premier college basketball tournament in the United States. It is a single-elimination tournament that features 68 teams from various universities across the country. The tournament is held every spring and is widely anticipated by college basketball fans all over the world. In 2010, the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, and featured some of the best college basketball teams in the country.
The Teams
The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship featured the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels and the Duke University Blue Devils in the championship game. UNC was the top-seeded team in the tournament, while Duke was seeded third. Both teams had impressive records heading into the championship game, with UNC recording 34 wins and 4 losses, and Duke recording 33 wins and 5 losses.
The Championship Game
The championship game between UNC and Duke was held on April 5, 2010, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game was highly anticipated by college basketball fans all over the country, as it featured two of the best teams in college basketball.
The Box Score
The box score for the championship game between UNC and Duke is as follows:
| UNC | Duke | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 72 | 61 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 32.4% | 44.7% |
| Three-Point Percentage | 13.6% | 35.7% |
| Free Throw Percentage | 78.3% | 75.0% |
| Rebounds | 44 | 40 |
| Assists | 10 | 11 |
The game was a tightly contested affair, with both teams putting up a tough fight. UNC struggled from the field, shooting just 32.4% overall and 13.6% from behind the arc. Duke, on the other hand, shot 44.7% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range. Despite the shooting struggles, UNC managed to stay close to Duke throughout the game with solid defense and free throw shooting. UNC out-rebounded Duke by a margin of 44 to 40 and had 10 assists to Duke's 11. In the end, however, Duke's superior shooting proved to be the difference as they won the game by a score of 72-61.
Conclusion
The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship was an exciting tournament that featured some of the best college basketball teams in the country. The championship game between UNC and Duke was a highly anticipated affair, and it did not disappoint. Although UNC put up a valiant effort, Duke's superior shooting proved to be the difference as they emerged as the champions. The 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship will go down in history as one of the most exciting tournaments ever held, and it will be remembered by college basketball fans all over the world for years to come.
