Tue Apr 8 00:01:45 2008

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Super Mario: Kansas stuns Memphis in OT for title

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San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Mario Chalmers hit the tying three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation and Kansas rallied from a nine-point deficit late in the second half to beat Memphis, 75-68, in overtime to win the national championship.

The Tigers, who came into the game shooting 61 percent from the foul line, missed four crucial free throws in the final 1:15 of regulation, opening the door for Kansas (37-3) to win the NCAA Tournament for the third time in school history - joining the 1952 and 1988 teams.

Freshman sensation Derrick Rose, who had 15 of his 18 points in the second half, was held to zero in overtime for Memphis (38-2), which was outscored by a 24-8 stretch to end the game.

Chalmers, who had 18 points, was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player.