UConn wins National Championship
A. Isaac 
UConn has won the 2011 NCAA National Championship despite the lowest scoring first half in a title game since 1946. The game seemed to have no flow with both teams going ice cold for long stretches of time. But Connecticut imposed their will in the second half, constantly beating Butler to loose balls and offensive rebounds en route to a 53-41 win.
To give you an idea of Butler’s offensive struggles, their first made shot inside the paint came with 6:10 left in the game. Yes, you read that right. For the game, Butler only made three field goals inside the arc and shot an abysmal 18.8% overall. If not for their nine three-point makes, who knows how lopsided this game could have been.
For the Huskies, it is the third title in school history, all under head coach Jim Calhoun. There will now be serious speculation as to whether he stays because of his age and numerous rumors about NCAA violations. At some point next year, he’ll have to sit a few games for a suspension. That is, if he comes back at all.
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