Strange game. Drake ran out to a big lead; up 18 with ~10 minutes left. Indiana State came roaring back, actually took the lead for a little bit, but Pups closed.
When I looked earlier, projection was a 10 seed vs 7 Gonzaga. Don't understand that, as Indiana State (regular season champ) had been predicted to be 11 before yesterday. Seems like that should be a ceiling for regular season 2nd place team.
I expected a play-in, so 10 is nice. We'll find out for sure Sunday. Some chance I'll roll over to Omaha if they get plunked down there.
Also glad to see the Iowa women win the Big10orSo in the earlier game. Their coach was at Drake prior to stepping up. Can't remember if she was there when I was in school, but more likely when I was still in town afterward. Always liked her, she was able to make the Drake women a contender in the MVC. Seems like I remember the occasional surprise in the NCAA tournament when they went to the big-time school in the early rounds.
Thanks for your support. Now cheer when they play.
BTW, dibs on Pups in the sweet 16 pool when they (obviously) win their first two NCAA games.