On this day in college basketball history: April 8

2 games worth remembering were played on April 8. Each entry links to the full season, game by game, and to the box score where one exists.

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2019: Virginia Cavaliers beats Texas Tech Red Raiders 85-77 in the final game of their 2019 national championship season

Championship · Final 85-77. Virginia Cavaliers 2018-19 season · Texas Tech Red Raiders

2024: UConn Huskies beats Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 in the final game of their 2024 national championship season

Championship · Final 75-60. UConn Huskies 2023-24 season · Purdue Boilermakers

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