2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game

American college basketball final March 2026 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament January 2024 2013 NCAA Tournament Championship Game ncg File:NCAA logo.svg April 8, 2013 2012–2013 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines 31–7 Big Ten T-10 11 John Beilein 38 38 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals 34–5 (now 0-5)"vacated" On February 20, 2018, the NCAA announced that Louisville will be forced to vacate wins and records from the 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2014–15 seasons.James Emily Louisville men's basketball must vacate wins and pay fine https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/louisville-mens-basketball-must-vacate-wins-and-pay-fine NCAA.org – The Official Site of the NCAA February 20, 2018 en February 20, 2018 February 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220174859/http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/louisville-mens-basketball-must-vacate-wins-and-pay-fine liveLouisville to vacate 2013 national title, take banner down after NCAA upholds penalties https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/louisville-to-vacate-2013-national-title-take-banner-down-after-ncaa-upholds-penalties/ February 20, 2018 CBSSports.com February 20, 2018 en February 21, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100318/https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/louisville-to-vacate-2013-national-title-take-banner-down-after-ncaa-upholds-penalties/ livePeck Jared Louisville's 2013 national basketball championship stricken from history as NCAA denies school's appeal http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-louisville/article201070839.html Lexington Herald-Leader February 20, 2018 en February 20, 2018 February 21, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180221100305/http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-louisville/article201070839.html live Big East 2 2https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2013/poll/1/week/1/seasontype/3 2012–13 Men's College Basketball Rankings (AP) ESPN May 29, 2024 January 16, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170116151352/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2013/poll/1/week/1/seasontype/3 livehttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2013/poll/2/week/1/seasontype/3 Men's College Basketball Rankings (Coaches) ESPN May 29, 2024 January 18, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170118214426/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/rankings/_/year/2013/poll/2/week/1/seasontype/3 live Rick Pitino 37 45 Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia 74,326 John Cahill, John Higgins, Tony Greene Luke Hancock, Louisville Louisville by 5 CBS 14.0 (23.4 million) Jim Nantz (play-by-play)Clark Kellogg and Steve Kerr (color)Tracy Wolfson (sideline) 2012 2014 The 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game was the finals of the 2013 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and it determined the national champion for the 2012–13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The game was played on April 8, 2013, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, and featured the Midwest Regional Champion, #1-seeded Louisville, and the South Regional Champion, #4-seeded Michigan. Louisville's title was subsequently vacated by the NCAA on June 15, 2017, as the result of a sex scandal involving players on the team, as well as potential recruits. This decision was upheld on February 20, 2018, resulting in no national champion being recognised for the season. Participants Michigan Wolverines 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team Michigan, who was led by 2013 national player of the year Trey Burke, was a #4 seed in the South Regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament. In the 2nd round, Glenn Robinson III scored 21 points to lead the Wolverines past South Dakota State 71–56.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330800130 Glenn Robinson III leads No. 4 Michigan past No.13 South Dakota State ESPN.com March 21, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206200730/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800130 live In the 3rd Round, Michigan crushed VCU with a 78–53 win to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 1st time since 1994.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330820130 Michigan breezes past VCU to Sweet 16 berth ESPN.com March 23, 2013 April 6, 2014 March 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322064303/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330820130 live Against Kansas, Burke made a long game-tying three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left to send the game to overtime, and Michigan would then win to advance to the Elite Eight.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330882305 Trey Burke's late 3 forces overtime as Michigan knocks off Kansas ESPN.com March 29, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206181220/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330882305 live Michigan routed Florida 79–59 to advance to the Final Four for the 1st time since 1993.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330900057 Michigan routs Florida en route to 1st Final Four berth since 1993 ESPN.com March 31, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206193057/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900057 live Against Syracuse, with Michigan leading 58–56 with 19.2 seconds left, Jordan Morgan took the charge and Brandon Triche was called for an offensive foul. Then, Jon Horford made 1 of 2 free throws for a 59–56 lead. With 6 seconds left, Trevor Cooney missed a jump shot and Tim Hardaway Jr. got the rebound, then Caris LeVert threw it all the way to Morgan, who would dunk it in for a 61–56 win over Syracuse and a trip to the national championship game.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330960130 Wolverines overcome Orange to reach championship game ESPN.com April 6, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206161151/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330960130 live Michigan was competing for its second national championship. This was the Wolverines' sixth national title game appearance (1965, 1976, 1989, 1992, 1993), and its first since 1993, where the Fab Five-led Wolverines fell to North Carolina (Michigan's 1992 and 1993 championship game appearances were vacated due to NCAA sanctions involving the eligibility of Chris Webber). Louisville Cardinals 2012–13 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team Louisville was the #1 overall seed in the 2013 NCAA tournament and was placed in the Midwest Regional. Louisville had no trouble beating North Carolina A&T in the 2nd round with an easy 79–48 win.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330800097 No. 1 Louisville has no trouble eliminating N.C. A&T ESPN.com March 21, 2013 April 6, 2014 March 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140323062418/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330800097 live In the 3rd Round, Russ Smith scored 27 points as Louisville crushed Colorado State 82–56.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330820097 Louisville routs Colorado State behind Russ Smith's 27 points ESPN.com March 23, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206173558/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330820097 live In the Sweet 16, Russ Smith scored 31 points to beat Oregon 77–69 for a trip to the Elite Eight.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330880097 Russ Smith scores 31 points to boost Louisville into Elite 8 ESPN.com March 29, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206200604/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330880097 live Then the Cardinals overcame Kevin Ware's injury to beat Duke 85–63 and advance to the 2013 Final Four.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330900097 Emotional Louisville overcomes injury to Kevin Ware to reach Final Four ESPN.com March 31, 2013 April 6, 2014 December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206175427/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330900097 live Louisville survived the surprising Wichita State team to advance to the 2013 National Championship Game.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330960097 Louisville edges upstart Wichita State, advances to NCAA title game ESPN.com March 31, 2013 April 6, 2014 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125949/http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330960097 live This was Louisville's third trip to the National Title Game and it also vied for its third national title (which was later vacated). Starting lineups Michigan Position Louisville † Trey Burke G Peyton Siva Tim Hardaway Jr. G Russ Smith Nik Stauskas G Wayne Blackshear Glenn Robinson III F Chane Behanan Mitch McGary F C Gorgui Dieng † 2013 Consensus First Team All-American Source2012–13 Michigan Wolverines Starting Lineups https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/2013-starters.html Sports-Reference.com May 17, 2018 May 17, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180517223535/https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/2013-starters.html live2012–13 Louisville Cardinals Starting Lineups https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/louisville/2013-starters.htmll Sports-Reference.com May 17, 2018 Game summary #ffdead April 8, 2013 9:23pm EDT Recap #S4 Michigan Wolverines 76 #MW1 Louisville Cardinals 82"vacated" 38–37 38–45 Trey Burke, 24 Mitch McGary, 6 Tim Hardaway Jr., 4 Luke Hancock, 22 Chane Behanan, 12 Gorgui Dieng, 6 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia 74,326 John Cahill, John Higgins, Tony Greene CBS First half thumb|right|Spike Albrecht scored 17 points during the first half of the 2013 National Championship Game. thumb|right|Louisville celebrates its 2013 National Championship that was later vacated. Trey Burke scored seven quick points to get Michigan out to an early 7–3 lead. But then he picked up two fouls and would be forced to sit on the bench. Spike Albrecht, replacing him, made four consecutive three-pointers leading to a 17-point first-half performance and Michigan would be up 35–23. But, Luke Hancock made four consecutive three-pointers to cut the Michigan lead to 38–37 at halftime. Second half The 2nd half featured several lead changes, then with 5:09 remaining, Trey Burke was called for a controversial foul on a block attempt of a Peyton Siva layup. Siva made both free throws for a Louisville 69–64 lead. With 3:27 left, Luke Hancock made a three-pointer to give Louisville a 76–66 lead. Michigan took the game to an 80–76 deficit with 14 seconds left, but Siva made two free throws to give Louisville an 82–76 win. With 22 points, Hancock was named the 2013 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330980097 Louisville outlasts Michigan to win national championship ESPN.com April 8, 2013 April 6, 2014 April 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130409055543/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=330980097 live This was the third consecutive loss in the championship game for Michigan, bringing their record in the title game to 1–5. Aftermath On February 20, 2018, the NCAA announced that the wins and records for Louisville's 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, and 2014–15 seasons were vacated due to the sex scandal at Louisville, including the 2013 National Championship.James Emily Louisville men's basketball must vacate wins and pay fine https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/louisville-mens-basketball-must-vacate-wins-and-pay-fine NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA February 20, 2018 en February 20, 2018 February 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220174859/http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/louisville-mens-basketball-must-vacate-wins-and-pay-fine live Louisville became the first team in college basketball history to vacate a national championship, and the second team overall to vacate a national championship in college sports after USC vacated its 2004 national championship after an investigation into the eligibility of Reggie Bush. Unlike forfeiture, a vacated game does not result in the other school being credited with a win, only with Louisville removing the wins from its own record. On September 30, 2019, a group of players on the 2012–13 Cardinals team who were not involved in the rules violations settled a lawsuit they had filed against the NCAA. Most of the settlement was confidential, but one portion was authorized to be revealed—while Louisville's team records (including the national title) remain vacated, all honors and statistics for these players were restored. Most notably, Luke Hancock, a plaintiff in the suit, was once again officially recognized as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2013 Final Four.September 30, 2019 Ex-Louisville players' stats, honors restored as part of NCAA settlement https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27739799 December 3, 2024 ESPN.com Associated Press January 24, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250124114137/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/27739799 live Michigan would return to the national championship game in 2018, but they would lose to Villanova. This brought the Wolverines' record in the national championship game to 1–6, the worst record among teams that have previously won a national championship. Michigan would eventually earn redemption in 2026, as they defeated UConn to win their second championship. 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