The NCAA Tourney Round 1: Hell Breaks Loose in Tampa
It took a little while, but the upsets (and great games) arrived in a big way yesterday. In Tampa. All in Tampa. Tampa, where higher seeds go to die. The rundown (as if you do not already know):
Western Kentucky 101. Drake 99. A 12 over a 5. In overtime. On a last second shot.
San Diego 70. UConn 69. A 13 over a 4. In overtime. On a last second shot.
Siena 83. Vanderbilt 62. A 13 over a 4. No overtime or last second shot needed. Just a good old fashioned blowout. Vanderbilt was never in it.
Villanova 75. Clemson 69. A 12 over a 5. No last second shot needed, just the minor matter of 'Nova erasing an 18-point deficit.
Ridiculously entertaining series of upsets. That they all happened in Tampa makes one incredibly jealous of the random fan that got a hold of tix for the sessions and went just for the experience. Completely bonkers.