Day 1 of the primary spherical of the NCAA Event Thursday supplied thrilling finishes, upsets, and even a controversial ending that marred Samford’s comeback bid over Kansas. Samford guard AJ Staton-McCray appeared to dam Nicolas Timberlake’s dunk try, however it was as an alternative referred to as a foul on the ground. The Kansas guard made each free throw makes an attempt, and the Jayhawks held on for a 93-89 win.
The primary recreation on the slate noticed No. 9 seed Michigan State do what they do greatest throughout March: Win. The Spartans defeated No. 8 seed Mississippi State 69-51 in what proved to be an early signal of groups from the SEC struggling to advance.
No. 3 seed Kentucky was on the flawed facet of the largest upset of the day when No. 14 seed Oakland ended its season prematurely due to the heroic efforts of sharpshooter Jack Gohlke, who completed with a game-high 32 factors in an 80-76 win. The Wildcats have not made it previous the primary weekend of the NCAA Event since 2019.
It was a very good day for No. 11 seeds as Oregon, NC State, and Duquesne received their respective video games over No. 6 seeds South Carolina, Texas Tech, and BYU. Mountain West champion New Mexico is the ultimate No. 11 seed in motion through the first spherical, and they’ll face No. 6 seed Clemson on Friday.
Whereas the Pac-12 is in its last season of full membership, the “Convention of Champions” had a incredible opening day. Oregon, No. 2 seed Arizona, and No. 7 seed Washington State every received their respective video games. Probably the most memorable results of the night was WSU’s 66-61 comeback win over Drake to offer this system its first NCAA Event victory since 2008.
Phantom name saves Kansas
No. 4 seed Kansas survived a comeback bid from No. 13 seed Samford and received 93-89, thanks largely to a controversial name with 14 seconds remaining. Because the Jayhawks broke Samford’s press whereas main 90-89, KU guard Nic Timberlake attacked the basket for a dunk, solely to have the ball dislodged by Samford’s A.J. Staton-McCray. A late whistle got here, indicating a foul on Staton-McCray and sending Timberlake to the road for 2 free throws.However a replay clearly confirmed a clear block and prompt it was Timberlake’s personal swinging on the rim that brought on him to fall to the ground — not contact from Staton-McCray. Timberlake made each free throws to offer KU a 92-89 benefit, and the Bulldogs missed a possible game-tying 3-pointer on the opposite finish, which allowed the Jayhawks to advance to the second and a Saturday showdown with No. 5 seed Gonzaga. With out the phantom foul, Samford would’ve had numbers on a transition alternative down by one and would not have been compelled to aim a 3-pointer. Alas, the questionable whistle helped the Jayhawks keep away from what would have been their first exit within the first spherical of the Huge Dance since 2006.
NC State’s dance continues
NC State appeared destined for a fast exit from the postseason when it limped into the ACC Event with a 17-14 (9/11 ACC) document on March 12. The Wolfpack had misplaced seven of their earlier 9 video games to slide from at-large consideration for the NCAA Event into irrelevance. The Wolfpack had been so tarnished that they had been compelled into the indignity of enjoying on Tuesday of the convention match with the league’s bottom-dwellers.Nicely, after profitable 5 days in 5 days on the ACC Event to safe a spot within the NCAA Event, NC State is dancing on but once more. The No. 11 seed from the South Area beat No. 6 seed Texas Tech 80-67 to succeed in the second spherical and a date with Oakland. A season that when appeared misplaced is now one victory over a No. 14 seed away from progressing to the Candy 16.
Washington State marches on
Making its first NCAA Event look since 2008, Washington State confronted a tough opening matchup with No. 10 seed Drake. The Bulldogs entered off a Missouri Valley Convention Event title and with expertise from an look in final yr’s Huge Dance. However the Cougars proved they had been no fluke by squeaking out a 66-61 win and securing a second spherical recreation towards No. 2 seed Iowa State on Saturday.Isaac Jones led WSU with 20 factors, and Jaylen Wells added 17 because the Cougars rallied from a 54-46 deficit over the ultimate 7:47. Washington State was picked to complete tenth within the Pac-12 earlier than the season however now finds itself amongst a surprisingly sturdy contingent from the convention. With No. 2 seed Arizona, No. 11 seed Oregon and the Cougars all profitable, the Pac-12 went 3-0 on the primary day of first spherical motion.
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 (9) Michigan State 69, (8) Mississippi State 51 — Recap |
(11) Duquesne 71, (6) BYU 67 — Recap |
(3) Creighton 77, (14) Akron 60 — Recap |
(2) Arizona 85, (15) Lengthy Seaside State 65 — Recap |
(1) North Carolina 90 (16) Wagner 62 —Â Recap |
(3) Illinois 85, (14) Morehead State 69 — Recap |
(11) Oregon 87, (6) South Carolina 73 — Recap |
(7) Dayton 63, (10) Nevada 60 — Recap |
(7) Texas 56, (10) Colorado State 44 — Recap |
(14) Oakland 80, (3) Kentucky 76 —Â Recap |
(5) Gonzaga 86, (12) McNeese 65 — Recap |
(2) Iowa State 82, (15) South Dakota State 65 — Recap |
(2) Tennessee 83, (15) Saint Peter’s 49 — Recap |
(11) NC State 80, (6) Texas Tech 67 — Recap |
(4) Kansas 93, (13) Samford 89 — Recap |
(7) Washington State 66, (10) Drake 61 — Recap |
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