CNNSI.com Men's NCAA Tourney 2002 Men's NCAA Tourney 2002


 
 

The Maryland Terrapins are national champions for the first time in school history, downing Indiana 64-52 thanks to another clutch performance from star Juan Dixon, writes CNNSI.com's John Donovan. The Terps' ascension to the top came in fitting fashion, says CNNSI.com's Stewart Mandel.

• * One-on-One: Maryland's Gary Williams
• Day at the Dance: Maryland wins ugly
• Terrapins' title makes up for all past failures
• Hoosiers struggle without help from inside game
• Tournament Schedule and Results | Main bracket

top_stories
• Triumphant Terps savor title, look toward future
• At least 17 arrested celebrating Maryland victory
• Notebook: Indiana bench fails when it counts
• IU's Davis doesn't expect Jeffries back next year
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Season at a Glance
• Seniors rule

Final Four Buzz
• Defense won a championship



analysis_and_opinion

SI's Seth Davis: Hoop Thoughts
Indiana's run exemplifies tournament's charm.

CNNSI.com's John Donovan: Viewpoint
Looks are deceiving when it comes to Indiana.


features

Multimedia Archive
Video and photos from the entire tournament.



 
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* Very merry
Juan Dixon and the Terps put the school's first championship into perspective.
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* Silver lining
Though Mike Davis and the Hoosiers regret that their run had to end, they're ecstatic about the future.
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NCAA tournament
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2001 NCAA tournament
• Three at last for Duke


 
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