Video of North Carolina vs Illinois - 2005 National Championship
- Final Score: North Carolina: 75, Illinois: 70
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2005 National Championship
- Edward Jones Dome - St. Louis, Missouri
With Most Outstanding Player Sean May's 26 points and a defense that did not allow a single basket in the last two-and-a-half minutes of play, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Illinois 75-70 to became the 2005 National Champs. This was North Carolina's fourth overall title, the fourth-most in NCAA history, and one more than archrival Duke. The win also gave 17-year coaching vet Roy Williams his first ever National Championship.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Tar Heels force the turnover. Rashad McCants catches the full court pass and scores two. (Rashad McCants, North Carolina)
- Dee Brown gets the fastbreak and slices through the lane for a layup. (Dee Brown, Illinois)
- Huge defensive rebound leads to a three point jumper. (Rashad McCants, North Carolina)
- Illinois stages a comeback. Deron Williams three brings Illinois within 3 pts. (Deron Williams, Illinois)
- Raymond Felton makes a three pointer from way outside off the double team. (Raymond Felton, North Carolina)
- Marvin Williams with the offensive rebound and the two point tip shot. (Marvin Williams, North Carolina)