<P> Loyola University Chicago , coached by George Ireland , won the national title with a 60 -- 58 overtime victory in the final game , over the University of Cincinnati , coached by Ed Jucker . Art Heyman , of Duke University , was named the tournament 's Most Outstanding Player . This tournament marked the last time that a city was host to two straight Final Fours . </P>
<P> Loyola University Chicago , coached by George Ireland , won the national title with a 60 -- 58 overtime victory in the final game , over the University of Cincinnati , coached by Ed Jucker . Art Heyman , of Duke University , was named the tournament 's Most Outstanding Player . This tournament marked the last time that a city was host to two straight Final Fours . </P>
who did loyola beat for the national championship in 1963
who did loyola beat for the national championship in 1963
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati