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One for the History Books - Louisville roared back from a 12-point deficit to defeat Michigan 82-76 for the NCAA men's championship on Monday night. BET.com recaps some of the night's most exciting scenes. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Ready to Rumble - Montrezl Harrell led the no. 1 seeded Louisville Cardinals onto the court at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.  (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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National Appeal - Country music star Travis Tritt performed the National Anthem for the 74,326 fans in attendance, the largest crowd in NCAA history. (Photo:  Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Do It for Ware - Cardinals fans held up signs in support of injured guard Kevin Ware, who savagely fractured his right leg in competition last week. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Sending Good Vibes - Injured guard Kevin Ware gave moral support to his Cardinals teammates, who wore his no. 5 on the back of their warm-up jerseys. The front of the jerseys read "Ri5e to the Occasion," also in honor of Ware. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Good Going - The Cardinals celebrated Harrell's dunk against the Wolverines in the first half. Michigan was in the championship game for the first time since 1993, while Louisville fell to Kentucky in last year's semi-finals. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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So Close - Michigan forward Glenn Robinson III couldn't keep Louisville's Chane Behanan away from the net. Robinson made two free throws with two seconds left to give Michigan a 38-37 lead at halftime. (Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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In Russ We Trust - A fan of the Louisville Cardinals holds up a sign of support for Louisville's Russ Smith, who finished with 9 points in the game. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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The Real Big Bird - The mascot for the Louisville Cardinals rallied fans with his signature moves. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Being A-Ware - Fans hold signs with the likeness of Ware, who is on the mend following surgery to repair his broken leg. (Photo:  Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Gimme a Hand! - Louisville's Peyton Siva attempts a shot against Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half. (Photo:  Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Keep Your Head in the Game - With the win, Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino became the first coach to win national titles at two schools (he previously led Kentucky to the championship in 1996). (Photo:  Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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He Soars! - His dad would be proud. Michigan guard Tim Hardaway Jr., son of former NBA star Tim Hardaway, soared to the net for the dunk in the second half. (Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Oof! - Cardinals' Behanan took a tumble over Michigan's Glenn Robinson III.  (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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For the Win! - The Cardinals' Peyton Siva Montrezl Harrell and Russ Smith celebrate after they won 82-76 over Michigan. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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What a Ride - "We just went into war right there with a great Michigan team. We needed a rally and we've been doing it for a couple of games straight, being down. We just had to wait and make our run," Louisville guard Luke Hancock told the Associated Press. Hancock was named Most Outstanding Player. (Photo: AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)

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What a Treat - How does Russ Smith want to celebrate his championship win? He told reporters he hoped to go to Waffle House with President Obama. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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They're Number One - (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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The Fans Go Wild - Cardinals' Siva celebrated the win with fans at the Georgia Dome. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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National Champions - (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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One Team - Ware joined his temmates on the court after the net-cutting ceremony. (Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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The City Is Ours - An estimated 5,000 fans spilled onto the streets to celebrate the Cardinals' victory, eventually leading to police to respond in riot gear. Several minor injuries were reported. (Photo: AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)