There's winning national championships, and then there's winning national championships in sudden death overtime.
The list of college athletes that can lay claim to nailing the game-winner in the extra session is short, but North Carolina's Chris Cloutier just added himself to that list by nailing the deciding goal in the 2016 National Championship lacrosse matchup with Maryland.
Check out the title-winning goal the school is sure to show for decades to come.
.@uncmenslacrosse are the 2016 national champions on this RIDICULOUS goal in OT! @ACCMLax #ESPNULax pic.twitter.com/leBqdEnAef
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) May 30, 2016
The incredible ending almost didn't happen. The Tar Heels began overtime shorthanded, but goalie Brian Balkam came up with this gorgeous save to keep his team's season alive.
UNC Men's Lacrosse: Balkam Saves the Game in OT https://t.co/r4c98MoIUQ via @YouTube
— UNC Men's Lacrosse (@uncmenslacrosse) May 30, 2016
Here's North Carolina head coach Joe Breschi breathlessly explaining the squad's strategy in sudden death and what the huge win means to his family.
UNC Men's Lacrosse: Joe Breschi On-Field Post National Championship https://t.co/GiOioZJ5en via @YouTube
— UNC Men's Lacrosse (@uncmenslacrosse) May 30, 2016
