March Madness Thursday Recap: Keep an Eye on the 11 Seeds and Jack Gohlke
The first day of the NCAA tournament did not disappoint as brackets were already being busted left and right. Upsets were the talk of the day, with No. 11 seeds Duquesne, Oregon, and NC State all pulling off impressive victories.
Historically, eleven seeds have always been known for causing chaos in the tournament, with many teams making deep runs in the past. One of the standout performances of the day came from Jack Gohlke, who led Oakland to a massive upset over powerhouse Kentucky, earning himself the spotlight in the tournament.
In another highlight reel moment, Marcus Domask recorded a rare triple-double in Illinois’ dominant win over Morehead State. The day was not without controversy though, as Kansas narrowly escaped a collapse against Samford thanks to a controversial foul call that ultimately decided the game in their favor.
Overall, Day 1 of the NCAA tournament set the stage for more excitement and unpredictability in the coming days. With plenty of surprises and upsets already in the books, fans can expect plenty more madness as the tournament progresses. Stay tuned to The Daily Guardian for all the latest updates and highlights from March Madness.