Ty Lawson went for 21 points, eight steals, and six assists, as North Carolina defeated Michigan State 89-72 to win the national championship on Monday night.

North Carolina covered as 6.5-point favorites as the game played over the 154-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Wayne Ellington added 19 points for the Tar Heels, who got 18 points and seven rebounds from Tyler Hansbrough in the win.

Goran Suton led Michigan State with 17 points and 11 boards, while Kalin Lucas had 14 points and seven assists for the Spartans.