Glendale, Arizona – The 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament is on the brink of its climax, with only two teams left standing out of the original 68 contenders. It has been a rollercoaster 17 days of exhilarating basketball action, but now the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies are set to battle it out for the coveted national championship title.
In a thrilling matchup, Purdue managed to secure a 63-50 victory over NC State, effectively ending the underdog Cinderella story of the tournament. Meanwhile, UConn emerged victorious with an 86-72 win against Alabama, earning them a spot in their second consecutive national championship game.
As the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season draws to a close, all eyes are now on Monday night in Glendale, Arizona, awaiting the crowning of a new national champion. Will Purdue claim their first-ever national title, or will UConn make history by becoming the first program in 17 years to secure back-to-back NCAA championships?
The Huskies enter the championship game as the favorites over the Boilermakers, according to DraftKings college basketball odds. With the odds stacked in their favor, UConn looks poised to make a strong push for another title, while Purdue aims to play the role of the formidable underdog looking to upset the favorites.
The national championship game is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TBS. For those looking to catch the action online, streaming options such as Paramount+ will be available to ensure fans don’t miss a moment of the highly anticipated showdown.
In a season filled with upsets, surprises, and intense competition, the stage is now set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament. With both Purdue and UConn hungry for victory, basketball fans can expect nothing short of an electrifying championship game to cap off what has been a memorable March Madness tournament.