In the end, the Tar Heels pulled off a 71-65 victory, and athletes, commentators and fans reacted to the win on Twitter.
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Many made light of the fact that the sloppy play and number of fouls called in the game.
But, it was the still the National Championship game, and plenty of people were either dancing or devestating following the result.
Former Tar Heels were elated.
Former Gonzaga players were disappointed, but held their heads high.
Even long-time UNC nemesis JJ Redick took time to congratulate the Heels — and slam the NCAA.
And of course, plenty of unaffilliated professional athletes offered their congratualiations as well.
