Memphis Tigers 78, UCLA Bruins 63

In beating the Bruins earlier this evening, the Memphis Tigers advanced to their first NCAA national championship game since 1973. For the Tigers Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Chris-Douglas Roberts scored 25 points, and Joey Dorsey picked up 15 rebounds, keeping UCLA sensation Kevin Love to a mere 12 points and 9 rebounds.

It’s UCLA’s third kick at the can and again they failed to finish big.

“It’s disappointing,” coach Ben Howland said, “and there’s a lot of sad kids in that locker room right now.”

Up next for the Tigers? Well, that’s being decided as we speak. But for now, Memphis is savoring their win and looking ahead to a championship title.