Gonzaga faces Baylor in the NCAA men’s basketball title game with a perfect season at stake

Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs makes a long 3-point basket to beat UCLA in the Final Four on Saturday. The bell gave the Bulldogs a 93-90 victory in overtime.

Suggs celebrates with his teammates after the kick.

Suggs consoles UCLA star Johnny Juzang after the game.

UCLA’s Cody Riley is blocked by Suggs in the final minutes of the second half.

Anton Watson of Gonzaga shoots Cody Riley.

Corey Kispert of Gonzaga and Tyger Campbell of UCLA are entangled.

Gonzaga wants to win his first national title and end an undefeated season.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. guarantees a lost ball for UCLA.

Corey Kispert plays a dunk.

UCLA fans cheer for the Bruins.

Joel Ayayi from Gonzaga reacts to a 3-point goal in the first half.

Andrew Nembhard shoots a float over Jaime Jaquez Jr.

UCLA players are in the tunnel before Saturday’s game.

Reggie Chaney of Houston (left) and Flo Thamba of Baylor participate in the opening tip of the Final Four on Saturday.

Baylor players celebrate a basket at the end of the decisive victory over Houston.

Baylor’s Mark Vital beats center mate Matthew Mayer while competing for a rebound with Houston’s Brison Gresham.

Final Four is taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Referee Chris Rastatter speaks with Baylor coach Scott Drew on Saturday.

DeJon Jarreau of Houston passes Jared Butler of Baylor in the first half.

Jarreau tried to block Butler’s layup attempt. Butler finished with 17 points, the best of the team.

A Final Four assistant holds a sign that says “please wear face shields”. The fans were spread with the help of cardboard cutouts.

Justin Gorham, from Houston, on the left, fights Flo Thamba de Baylor for a possible recovery.

Houston’s Reggie Chaney is met by Baylor’s defenders on his way to the basket.

Baylor’s players are introduced before the start of Saturday’s game.

Gonzaga players celebrate after winning the West Regional on Tuesday, securing a spot in the Final Four. The Bulldogs blew the USC 85-66.

Gonzaga’s Drew Timme flexes during the first half of the USC game. He finished with 23 points.

Gonzaga playmaker Joel Ayayi steals the ball from USC’s Drew Peterson.

From the left, Johnny Juzang, Tyger Campbell and Jaylen Clark of UCLA celebrate on Tuesday after the Bruins defeated Michigan 51-49 to reach the Final Four. UCLA, with 11 seedlings, started in the first four and then won five consecutive tournament wins.

Michigan’s Franz Wagner on the right reacts in front of UCLA’s Jules Bernard after missing a late kick on Tuesday.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin celebrates with his team after the victory in Michigan.

UCLA playmaker Tyger Campbell goes up for a shot on Tuesday.

Baylor’s Mark Vital appreciates the post-game confetti after the Bears defeated Arkansas on Monday to advance to the Final Four. It is Baylor’s first trip to the Final Four since 1950.

Baylor striker Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, center, attempts a rebound against Arkansas left JD Notae and Jalen Tate.

Baylor’s Davion Mitchell is surrounded by Arkansas defenders on Monday.

Baylor cringes before the Arkansas game.

The Houston Cougars celebrate after defeating Oregon State 67-61 in the Elite Eight on Monday. Houston’s last trip to the Final Four was in 1984.

Oregon State guard Ethan Thompson, a central defender, fouls during the first half of the game against Houston.

Houston’s Fabian White Jr. defends Oregon State’s Maurice Calloo on Monday.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson cuts the net after Oregon State’s victory.

Michigan’s Brandon Johns Jr. plays a dunk during Sweet Sixteen’s victory over the state of Florida on Sunday.

Florida’s Sardaar Calhoun reacts after scoring a foul on Sunday.

Alabama’s Juwan Gary plays the ball against UCLA on Sunday.

Creighton centerman Ryan Kalkbrenner on the left and Gonzaga playmaker Jalen Suggs seek a lost ball on Sunday.

A Michigan fan cheers for her team during the game against the State of Florida on Sunday.

Michigan guard Mike Smith is guarded by Florida State Rayquan Evans on Sunday.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman celebrates with Davonte Davis after Sweet Sixteen’s victory over Oral Roberts. Davis nailed it in the 72-70 victory.

Fans are waiting for the match between Syracuse and Houston on March 27.

Villanova’s Brandon Slater sinks the ball during a Sweet Sixteen match with Baylor on March 27. Baylor advanced with a 62-51 victory.

Oregon State played Loyola in the tournament’s first Sweet Sixteen game. Oregon State, a 12 seed, won 65-58 to advance to the Elite Eight.

Oral Roberts’ head coach Paul Mills discusses a call during a Sweet Sixteen game against Arkansas.

The silhouette of the fans appears during the game Baylor-Villanova, played at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis.

Warith Alatishe, from the state of Oregon, celebrates the Beavers’ Elite Eight bunk.

Christian Bishop de Creighton sinks the ball during a runoff victory over Ohio on March 22.

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery hugs Luka Garza at the end of the March 22 loss to Oregon.

Patrick McCaffery of Iowa is defended by LJ Figueroa of Oregon on March 22.

LSU players Josh LeBlanc Sr., on the left, and Javonte Smart leave the court after their second round loss to Michigan.

Oklahoma’s Alondes Williams sinks the ball during the Sooners’ second-round game against Gonzaga. Gonzaga won 87-71 to advance to Sweet Sixteen.

A fan is sitting in the stands during a second round game in Indianapolis.

The Loyola Ramblers celebrate a spot on Sweet Sixteen. Loyola, a seed of 8 in the Midwest, had just defeated Illinois, the region’s number 1 seed.

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo sees a stray ball as it falls to the ground on March 21.

Tramon Mark marks the game’s disadvantage in the final minute of Houston’s clash in the second round with Rutgers on March 21. Mark also missed the move and made the free throw to give Houston an advantage he would never lose.

Rutgers’ Myles Johnson consoles Ron Harper Jr. after the loss to Houston.

Arkansas guard Davonte Davis plays a dunk against Texas Tech on March 21.

Tobias Cameron kisses teammate Joe Pleasant’s head after Pleasant’s two free throws gave Abilene Christian a 53-52 victory over Texas on March 20. It was the last of several defeats in the first round at this NCAA Tournament. Abilene Christian was a 14 year old seed. Texas was a 3-seed.

Luka Garza of Iowa and Asbjorn Midtgaard of the Grand Canyon participate in the first round of a game.

Ohio players celebrate after the first round victory over Virginia. Ohio had 13 seeds in the West Region. 2019 champion Virginia entered the tournament with 4 seeds.

Ferry Koprivica, from the state of Florida, on the left, hits the plates along with Isaiah Miller of UNC-Greensboro.

Norfolk State’s Joe Bryant Jr. reacts after a first round loss to Gonzaga.

Mitch Ballock, from Creighton, on the right, and Amadou Sow, from UC-Santa Barbara, look for a lost ball during the first round game.

Dwight Wilson III, from Ohio, sees his tray fall through the net during the Virginia game.

The score is dark at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum earlier than expected on March 20. VCU and Oregon were scheduled to play a game in the first round, but it was canceled after VCU had some positive Covid-19 tests. Oregon advanced to the next round.

Grand Canyon fans show their support for the team ahead of the Iowa game on March 20.

Sam Hauser, from Virginia, shoots Ben Roderick, Ohio.

Michael Meadows of Eastern Washington goes into the basket during the first half against Kansas on March 20.

LSU players cheer on their teammates during the first round win against São Bonaventura.

Michigan fans await the team’s opening game against Texas Southern.

Houston’s Tramon Mark dribbles past Cleveland State’s Tre Gomillion during the first round game on March 19.

Northern Texas players celebrate after defeating Purdue on March 19. The Mean Green, a 13-headed player, won 78-69 in overtime.

Television commentators Ian Eagle (left) and Grant Hill watch a game in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Davonte Davis of Arkansas poses for a tray during the Razorbacks’ first round victory over Colgate.

Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle celebrates a 3-point basket with his players during their March 19 victory over Tennessee. 12th place Beavers defeated 5th place Volunteers 70-56.

Baylor faces Hartford at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Utah State striker Justin Bean tries to prevent a ball from going out of play during a first-round game against Texas Tech.

A man wears a face shield and mask in the North Texas-Purdue game.

Oral Roberts players celebrate after their victory over Ohio on March 19. The Golden Eagles won 75-72 in overtime. It is only the ninth time in the tournament’s history that a 15-seed defeated a 2-seed.

Ohio State’s Zed Key, on the left, and Duane Washington Jr. react after losing to Oral Roberts.

Florida’s Colin Castleton blocks Virginia Tech’s Tyrece Radford during the first round game. Florida won 75-70 in overtime.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams reacts after his team turned the ball against Wisconsin on March 19. Wisconsin won 85-62. It is the first time that Williams has lost in the first round as head coach. He had been 29-0.

A team member sprays disinfectant on a handrail at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Texas Tech’s Clarence Nadolny reacts during his team’s first round victory over Utah. Texas Tech was runner-up in the tournament in 2019.

Max Abmas, star of Oral Roberts, the country’s top scorer, makes a floater in the first half against Ohio State. He finished with 29 points in his team’s frustrating victory.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman releases defensive instructions on March 19.

Mount St. Mary’s striker Mezie Offurum reacts after a dunk in the opening game of the tournament on March 18. The game was played at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

Darnell Brodie of Drake, left, and Tyson Etienne of Wichita State fight for a lost ball during their “First Four” play-in game. Drake won 53-52 in his first victory in an NCAA tournament in 50 years.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has a heated conversation with Gabe Brown during the March 18 game against UCLA. UCLA won 86-80 in overtime.

Appalachian State fans are spread out as they cheer for the Mountaineers against Norfolk State.

Norfolk State Guard, Jalen Hawkins, fires a shot at the Appalachian State.

An arena worker sprays a team bench area between games in Bloomington. The players were spread out in areas normally intended for fans.

Texas Southern celebrates after defeating Mount St. Mary’s 60-52 in the first game of the tournament.

UCLA’s Cody Riley kicks the ball over Michigan State’s Mady Sissoko.

Morris Udeze of Wichita State goes to teammate Tyson Etienne after Etienne was called in for a foul against Drake.

A worker clears the table and the ledge in the range of the Texas Southern-Mount St. Mary game.

Donovan Gregory, from Appalachian State, dives in search of a lost ball.

A worker holds a sign encouraging viewers to wear masks before the Michigan State-UCLA game.

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