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WATCH: Villanova's Shot For The Ages, Bedlam Ensues And More

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- It can't be viewed enough.

Arguably the greatest NCAA Tournament national championship game in college basketball history ended in spectacular fashion late Monday night as Villanova captured its first title since 1985, thanks to a shot that will be replayed over and over for years.

So, why stop now?

The Wildcats nearly let the game get away from them in the final seconds as North Carolina's Marcus Paige hit a near-impossible double-clutch, game-tying 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left.

Villanova vs. North Carolina: Marcus Paige three-pointer by March Madness on YouTube

However, following a timeout, Villanova's Kris Jenkins inbounded the ball to Ryan Arcidiacono, who raced up court and then found Jenkins trailing. It was a play that the Wildcats worked on every day in practice.

PHOTOS: Villanova Beats North Carolina In National Championship Game

Jenkins took the pass, spotted up and nailed a long 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded, setting of bedlam inside Houston's NRG Stadium.

What followed was a massive on-court celebration and wild reaction at Villanova's Philadelphia campus.

Kris Jenkins knew this shot was going in. Luckily for Villanova Basketball, he was right.

Posted by CBS Sports on Monday, April 4, 2016

And dejection in the North Carolina locker room as head coach Roy Williams was near tears as he spoke following the crushing defeat.

A heartbroken Roy Williams following UNC's loss.

Posted by CBS Sports on Monday, April 4, 2016

It certainly was "One Shining Moment" for Villanova, which finished the season 35-5.

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