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Post by Joey on Mar 13, 2016 12:36:26 GMT -5
Apparently this is my fifth annual March Madness tournament. Some winners from years past include...
2012: Duke Blue Devils 2013: Miami Hurricanes 2014: Kansas Jayhawks 2015: North Carolina Tar Heels
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Post by Joey on Mar 13, 2016 12:36:48 GMT -5
Brackets
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 13:34:55 GMT -5
South Regional #1 Kansas vs. #16 Austin Peay
The first half was dominated by Kansas and it ended with a 43-17 lead for Kansas.
The second half saw much of the same and the game finished with a final score of 97-38 in favor of Kansas.
#1 Kansas wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 13:37:25 GMT -5
South Regional #8 Colorado vs. #9 Connecticut
A very close first half saw both teams exchange leads throughout and finished with a 37-33 lead for Connecticut.
The second half saw Connecticut pull ahead but Colorado tried to make a comeback but it was too late as the game finished 73-67 in favor of Connecticut.
#9 Connecticut wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 16:28:43 GMT -5
South Regional #5 Maryland vs. #12 South Dakota State
Maryland pulled away early in the first half but South Dakota State managed to chip away at their lead and the half ended with a 41-32 lead by Maryland.
The second half saw South Dakota State inch closer and closer to Maryland but it just wasn't enough as Maryland managed to complete the 76-74 win.
#5 Maryland wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 19:51:49 GMT -5
South Regional #4 California vs. #13 Hawaii
Hawaii kept up with California throughout the entire first half which ended in a 34-34 tie between the two teams.
Hawaii pulled ahead early in the second half but California muscled their way back into the game and the second half shockingly ended in a 72-72 tie.
In overtime, Hawaii managed to work some Cinderella magic and upset the #4 ranked team coming out with an 81-77 victory.
#13 Hawaii wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 19:55:36 GMT -5
South Regional #6 Arizona vs. #11 Wichita State
Wichita State struggled early and often in the first half which ended in a 41-22 lead for Arizona.
The second half saw Wichita State make somewhat of a comeback and even managed to claim the lead but it was all for not as Arizona pulled ahead for the 82-69 victory.
#6 Arizona wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 20:00:33 GMT -5
South Regional #3 Miami vs. #14 Buffalo
2013 Champions Miami came out guns a blazing and left Buffalo shocked and disoriented as they finished the half with a 43-17 lead.
The second half saw much of the same and the game ended in a very convincing 86-54 victory for Miami.
#3 Miami wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 20:03:04 GMT -5
South Regional #7 Iowa vs. #10 Temple
Both teams looked as though they could possibly come out on top and they kept up with one another throughout the first half which ended in a 36-32 lead for Iowa.
The second half saw Temple surprisingly pull away but Iowa fought their way back into it but after a game winning buzzer beat, Temple came out with the 77-74 victory.
#10 Temple wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 20, 2016 20:05:25 GMT -5
South Regional #2 Villanova vs. #15 UNC Asheville
Villanova struggled to do much of anything in the opening half which ended in an extremely shocking 31-20 lead for UNC Asheville.
The second half saw Villanova's offensive woes continue but they managed to battle their way back into it and just managed to avoid a shocking upset, getting the 62-61 victory.
#2 Villanova wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 21, 2016 8:50:29 GMT -5
West Regional #1 Oregon vs. #16 Holy Cross
The first half saw Holy Cross perform much better than expected, shutting down Oregon at almost every opportunity and ending the half with a shocking 31-26 lead.
The second half saw Oregon finally pick it up and begin dominating the game en route to a 76-57 victory.
#1 Oregon wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 21, 2016 8:54:54 GMT -5
West Regional #8 Saint Joseph's vs. #9 Cincinnati
An extremely close first half saw both teams exchange three pointers and baskets and ended in a 42-37 lead for Saint Joseph's.
The second half was relatively the same and it came down to the final moments where Saint Joseph's hit the go ahead three pointer to take the 81-78 win.
#8 Saint Joseph's wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 22, 2016 14:53:06 GMT -5
West Regional #5 Baylor vs. #12 Yale
Throughout the first half, it looked as though Baylor was going to quickly run away with the game but that just wasn't the case as Yale managed to battle back and the half ended in a 43-33 lead for Baylor.
The second half saw Baylor struggle mightily throughout and Yale took full advantage of this and pulled off the huge upset, winning the game 81-79.
#12 Yale wins and advances
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Post by Joey on Mar 22, 2016 15:02:15 GMT -5
West Regional #4 Duke vs. #13 UNC Wilmington
In the first half, Duke took a lead and never looked back as they cruised to a 44-26 lead after the first 20 minutes expired.
The second half saw much of the same as UNC Wilmington was never really able to get back into the game as Duke looked to already be in championship form with a 92-59 victory.
#4 Duke wins and advances
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2016 16:51:14 GMT -5
I'm calling it now, Duke is going to lose to Yale... Yale had the tougher game, and probably got better because of it, and will be more prepared. I'm still in love and adoration mode because this is back!
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