The NCAA men’s March Madness final hasn’t been played yet for 2026, so there is no single final score available right now ; only historical averages and past title-game totals are known.

Quick Scoop: Key Numbers

  • Since 1987, the average total points scored in the men’s national championship game is about 145–146 points.
  • Looking just at recent years (2010 onward), the average total for the title game is about 135 points.
  • Recent actual finals:
    • 2025: Florida 65 – Houston 63 → 128 total points.
* 2024: UConn 75 – Purdue 60 → 135 total points.

* 2023: UConn vs San Diego State → 135 total points.

So if you’re asking “how many points are scored in the March Madness final” in general (for brackets/tiebreakers), most brackets and analysts suggest guessing around the mid‑130s to mid‑140s total points based on history.

Quick History Snapshot (Men’s Title Game Totals)

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Year Championship matchup Total points
2025 Florida 65 – Houston 63 128
2024 UConn 75 – Purdue 60 135
2023 UConn – San Diego State 135
2022 Kansas 72 – UNC 69 141
2021 Baylor 86 – Gonzaga 70 146
2011 UConn 53 – Butler 41 94 (low outlier)
2019 Virginia 85 – Texas Tech 77 (OT) 162 (high outlier)

If You’re Filling Out a Bracket Tiebreaker

A common strategy for the “total points in the championship game” tiebreaker is:

  1. Start at about 135–140 total points based on recent averages.
  1. Nudge up a bit if you expect two fast‑paced, high‑offense teams, or down if both are elite defensive squads.

TL;DR

  • 2026 final: not played yet → no exact total known.
  • Historically: men’s championship games usually land around 135–145 total points , with some low‑90s and high‑160s outliers.

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