Western Kentucky led by as much as 16 points in the second half, but Jonathan Cox's 17 points in a 10 minute span pulled the Drake Bulldogs back to take the game to overtime.
Before that happened I think the Hilltoppers were robbed of a potential opportunity at the free throw line to win in regulation. Tyrone Brazelton was called for a charge after having his jersey grabbed. Moot point.
In overtime, Drake leading 99-98, March Madness happened. Brazelton (33 points) set Ty Rogers up for this lengthy buzzer beating three-pointer. It was his first of the day.
Hilltoppers advance. 12-seed beats the 5. Count on it.
As someone who had had Drake going to the Sweet 16, seeing this today was...great. Even though it cost me a Sweet 16 team, this is what I love about March. If only the committee would stop putting Mid-Majors against each other.
As someone who had had Drake going to the Sweet 16, seeing this today was...great. Even though it cost me a Sweet 16 team, this is what I love about March. If only the committee would stop putting Mid-Majors against each other.
Come on NCAA is it about time to end the Mid-Major on Mid-Major crime.