The first day of the NCAA tournament brought excitement and upsets as multiple lower-seeded teams pulled off unexpected wins, leaving brackets busted and fans in awe.
No. 11 seeds Duquesne, Oregon, and NC State were the heroes of the day, knocking off higher-seeded opponents in stunning fashion. Duquesne upset No. 6 BYU, Oregon defeated No. 6 South Carolina, and NC State beat No. 6 Texas Tech, proving that anything can happen in March Madness.
No. 11 seeds have a history of success in the tournament, with many teams making deep runs and advancing to the Sweet 16. This year is no different, as these underdog teams continue to defy the odds and shock the basketball world.
Oakland’s Jack Gohlke was a standout player of the day, leading his team to an upset victory over No. 3 Kentucky with an impressive 10 3-pointers. Marcus Domask of Illinois also had a standout performance, recording a triple-double in a win over Morehead State.
The day was not without controversy, as Kansas narrowly escaped with a win over Samford in a game marked by a disputed foul call in the final moments. Despite the drama, the tournament continues with more thrilling games and potential upsets on the horizon.
As favorites continue to fall to lower seeds, only a small percentage of brackets remain perfect. The madness of March is in full swing, and fans can expect more surprises and excitement as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned to White Houser for all the latest updates and highlights from the NCAA tournament.
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