The redemption story is now complete.

A year after suffering a historic defeat in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Virginia Cavaliers are now champions for the first time in school history.

De'Andre Hunter scored 27 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer near the end of regulation, and Kyle Guy added 24 points as Virginia defeated Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.

Last season, the Cavaliers made the wrong kind of history when they became the first No. 1 seed ever to lose to a No. 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

But they bounced back in style this year, winning the title with some dramatic victories along the way.

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett rests his head on point guard Ty Jerome during the trophy presentation.
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett rests his head on point guard Ty Jerome during the trophy presentation.
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Texas Tech point guard Davide Moretti, left, is consoled by a teammate after the game.
Texas Tech point guard Davide Moretti, left, is consoled by a teammate after the game.
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Virginia players celebrate after the final buzzer.
Virginia players celebrate after the final buzzer.
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Virginia's Braxton Key blocks the shot of Jarrett Culver on the last play of regulation.
Virginia's Braxton Key blocks the shot of Jarrett Culver on the last play of regulation.
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Virginia's De'Andre Hunter hits a game-tying 3-pointer late in the second half. Hunter had a game-high 27 points.
Virginia's De'Andre Hunter hits a game-tying 3-pointer late in the second half. Hunter had a game-high 27 points.
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Jerome and Texas Tech's Matt Mooney go for a loose ball in the second half.
Jerome and Texas Tech's Matt Mooney go for a loose ball in the second half.
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Jerome and Culver flex during the second half. Jerome finished with 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Culver, the Big 12 Player of the Year, had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Jerome and Culver flex during the second half. Jerome finished with 16 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Culver, the Big 12 Player of the Year, had 15 points and 10 rebounds.
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Texas Tech's Brandone Francis celebrates a second-half play. Francis came off the bench to score 17 points for the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech's Brandone Francis celebrates a second-half play. Francis came off the bench to score 17 points for the Red Raiders.
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Mooney tries to steal the ball from Virginia's Kihei Clark during the second half.
Mooney tries to steal the ball from Virginia's Kihei Clark during the second half.
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Players watch a loose ball in the second half.
Players watch a loose ball in the second half.
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Jerome reacts after hitting a 3-pointer to end the first half. Virginia led 32-29 at the half.
Jerome reacts after hitting a 3-pointer to end the first half. Virginia led 32-29 at the half.
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Hunter glides to the rim in the first half.
Hunter glides to the rim in the first half.
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Mooney is guarded by Guy early in the game.
Mooney is guarded by Guy early in the game.
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Texas Tech's Tariq Owens rises for a dunk.
Texas Tech's Tariq Owens rises for a dunk.
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Culver blocks a Hunter shot.
Culver blocks a Hunter shot.
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Key grabs a rebound in the first half.
Key grabs a rebound in the first half.
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Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard talks to Culver during the first half.
Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard talks to Culver during the first half.
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Owens knocks the ball away from Clark in the first half.
Owens knocks the ball away from Clark in the first half.
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Key throws down a dunk in the first half.
Key throws down a dunk in the first half.
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Mooney shoots over Guy.
Mooney shoots over Guy.
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Moretti takes a shot.
Moretti takes a shot.
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Bennett watches Mooney drive to the basket.
Bennett watches Mooney drive to the basket.
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The teams tip off at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The teams tip off at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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The two coaches shake hands before the game.
The two coaches shake hands before the game.
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Patrick Mahomes, the NFL's Most Valuable Player this past season, takes pictures before the start of the game. Mahomes played football at Texas Tech.
Patrick Mahomes, the NFL's Most Valuable Player this past season, takes pictures before the start of the game. Mahomes played football at Texas Tech.
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Air Force Tech Sgt. Johnny Holliday plays the National Anthem on the saxophone.
Air Force Tech Sgt. Johnny Holliday plays the National Anthem on the saxophone.
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Virginia fans cheer before the game.
Virginia fans cheer before the game.
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Texas Tech's mascot, Raider Red, does the school's "guns up" salute.
Texas Tech's mascot, Raider Red, does the school's "guns up" salute.
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