UConn wins NCAA men’s basketball title

HOUSTON—Connecticut entered the NCAA men’s championship team Monday night after a string of blowout victories leading up to March Madness, never having to break a sweat for survival. San Diego State entered with a penchant for last-second comebacks. Then they played a title match that seemed to offer both outcomes.

UConn took a 12-point first-half lead that it was never able to put together after the break, then watched the Aztecs fight their way back as this defensive-minded team seemed unwilling to play the fatal role of double-digit loser. .