NCAA Tournament 2013: Louisville Cardinals Win National Championship, Louisville Beats Michigan Wolverines 82-76 As Peyton Siva Has Career High With 17 Points

Louisville wins the 2013 NCAA Tournament after a close game against Michigan.

After 66 games, the field of 68 teams in the 2013 NCAA Tournament was narrowed down between the No. 1 overall seed Louisville Cardinals and the fourth-seeded Michigan Wolverines for the national championship.

No. 1 seeded Louisville used there tenacious defensive skills to overpower Michigan's multi-faceted offenses.

After two bench players from each team made impressive runs in the first half. Spike Albrecht of Michigan and Luke Hancock of Louisville made all four of their 3-point attempts in the first half; as the Wolverines took a 38-37 lead after a rapid first half in the national championship game.

Following an incredibly physical and passionate game, Louisville comes away with the National Championship, beating Michigan 82-76.

Lousiville Captain Petyon Siva had a career high with 17 points.