The best reactions to Villanova’s buzzer-beater win over North Carolina

Apr 4, 2016, 9:35 PM | Updated: Apr 5, 2016, 12:10 pm

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The story of the sports night was going to be North Carolina guard Marcus Paige’s miraculous double-clutch 3-point heave to tie up the national championship with 4.7 seconds remaining.

Less than two minutes later, that wasn’t the case anymore.

Jenkins’ heroics won Villanova the national championship and sent twitter into an absolute frenzy.

After the initial shock, reaction videos started flooding social media.

National media members uploaded their angles on the shot, including from the stands and courtside.

The view from our set pic.twitter.com/wgT1ZRta3p

— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) April 5, 2016

https://vine.co/v/iI7UQwZDKAl

There’s also your classic celebration at the local bar.

We have No Words . Nor are they necessary @VUAA_GreaterDC @NovaMBB pic.twitter.com/I115xcebO0

— ParlayDC (@ParlayDC) April 5, 2016

How about the near-campus bar?

REACTION: What the game-winning shot looked like from a near-campus bar.

Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/uB1G5GYHKO

— CSN Philly (@CSNPhilly) April 5, 2016

Tough to beat that right? You might want to reconsider after the sheer insanity at The Pavilion at Villanova.

NOVA WINS pic.twitter.com/t0xBqTnOS4

— Justine McDaniel (@McDanielJustine) April 5, 2016

That has to be the winner right? We’re giving it to Jay Alter’s dad, who simply had no idea what to do when the shot went in.

My Dad is the biggest Villanova fan I know. MUST WATCH video of him on last play pic.twitter.com/I2aspQd1Y4

— Jay Alter (@jaltersports) April 5, 2016

His reaction is the exact opposite of Villanova head coach Jay Wright’s.

Jay Wright’s reaction to the game-winner #boss https://t.co/ki1gVs1v2e

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2016

Talk about composure.

It wouldn’t be right to leave out Crying Jordan, though, which was bound to happen with Michael Jordan in attendance to watch his alma mater.

UNC fans right now pic.twitter.com/yT3Hyjs8uh

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2016

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North Carolina's Brice Johnson (11) duns during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Villanova, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova guard Jalen Brunson (1) and North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) collide during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) blocks the shot of Villanova guard Jalen Brunson (1) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos Pool)

North Carolina forward Brice Johnson (11) chases a loose ball with Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks grabs a loose ball as he falls during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Villanova, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Simmons)

North Carolina forward Brice Johnson (11) shoots against Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Simmons)

Villanova guard Jalen Brunson (1) has his shot defended by North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Villanova's Daniel Ochefu (23) goes up for a shot against North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos Pool)

Villanova's Mikal Bridges dunks during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos Pool)

Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) and North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) scramble for the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright talks to Josh Hart (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina forward Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball against Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (Chris Steppig/NCAA Photos via AP, Pool)

Villanova guard Mikal Bridges (25) moves after a shot against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3)and Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) struggle for the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova's Josh Hart (3) reacts to a play during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) reacts to play against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina's Marcus Paige battles for a loose ball against Villanova's Josh Hart (3) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

North Carolina guard Joel Berry II (2) shoots as Villanova guard Phil Booth (5) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina fans cheer against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) and Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) vie for the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova guard Mikal Bridges (25) reacts to play against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) and Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) collide under the hoop during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Simmons)

North Carolina forward Isaiah Hicks (4) and Villanova forward Daniel Ochefu (23) chase a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) reacts to play against North Carolina during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Villanova forward Darryl Reynolds (45) moves the ball as North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) looks on during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

North Carolina players watch play from the bench against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova guard Jalen Brunson (1) and North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) chase a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams watches play against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) prepares to shoots as North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

North Carolina forward Brice Johnson (11) shoots over Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina players react to play against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts to play against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

North Carolina guard Marcus Paige (5) reacts to play against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

North Carolina guard Marcus Paige (5) shoots over Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono (15) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

North Carolina guard Marcus Paige (5) shoots against Villanova during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Villanova players collapse on the court after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams walks off the court after the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. Villanova won 77-74. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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