Nevada also fails because of the Number 11 seed from Chicago. Only a threesome in the final seconds brings the decision. Meanwhile, Kentucky is also out of the tournament, while Florida State Gonzaga is bowling. Moritz Wagner and Michigan are also in the Elite Eight. This way to the bracket.
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Topscorer: Xavier Sneed (22) – P.J. Washington (18)
Never in the history of the Kansas State Wildcats has the team from Manhattan, Kansas won against the namesakes from Kentucky – until now! Thanks to a bold drive from Barry Brown Jr. Kansas State went into the front about 20 seconds before the end. Afterwards both Quade Green and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (15 points, 2/10 FG) from downtown failed and so the surprise was perfect.
“I just see a lot of strength of character and guys who love each other,” Brown explained the success, “We defend the right way and fight for each other,” and Xavier Sneed was Kansas State’s best man with 22 points. In the Wildcats of Kentucky, P.J. scored We didn’t play particularly well, but we still had a chance to win,” Kentucky coach John Calipari summed it up, “It was a very physical game that got us out of rhythm.
Topscorer: Marques Townes (19) – Caleb Martin (21)
The Cinderella story of 2017 is far from over! The fact that Number 7 seed Nevada also failed due to the Ramblers was mainly due to Marques Townes. Loyola were already 12 points behind in the middle of the first half, until the break tea Townes and Co. but balanced out.
It was Townes 6.2 seconds from the end who sunk a three-pointer from the right corner and put Loyola into the front with four points, “I probably won’t forget that for the rest of my life,” said the 22-year-old after the game, “It won’t be better than that”.
Townes became the hero of the evening with 18 points (6/10 FG) and the game winner. The Guard was supported by Clayton Custer and Aundre Jackson, who each contributed 15 points. On the other hand, Caleb Martin was the best pitcher with 21 points. He also shortened from downtown to a point, but it was too late. Loyola Chicago was in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1963, when the Ramblers won the National Championship!
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