March Madness 2019: Who Won Yesterday?
Hello, sports fans! Welcome back to our March Madness 2019 coverage. If you're here, you're probably wondering, "Who won yesterday?" Well, buckle up as we dive into the thrilling action from yesterday's games. We've got all the details, so you won't miss a beat. Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and march madness 2019 who won yesterday.
Yesterday's Recap: Cinderellas and Upsets
Yesterday was a day filled with excitement and surprises in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Let's take a look at the highlights.
#16 UMBC Retrievers vs. #1 Virginia Cavaliers
In a shocking upset that will go down in March Madness history, the #16 seeded University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers pulled off the first 16-over-1 upset in tournament history, defeating the #1 seeded Virginia Cavaliers 74-54. The Retrievers, a mid-major team from the America East Conference, played with heart and determination, outscoring the ACC champions by 17 points in the second half.
UMBC's senior forward, Joe Sherburne, led the way with 20 points, while Jarius Lyles added 28 points and 6 assists. On the other side, Virginia's star guard, Kyle Guy, struggled, scoring only 15 points on 5-of-14 shooting.
#5 Kentucky Wildcats vs. #13 Davidson Wildcats
In another upset, the #13 seeded Davidson Wildcats took down the #5 seeded Kentucky Wildcats 79-68. Davidson's sharp-shooting guard, Kellan Grady, poured in 37 points, including seven three-pointers, to lead his team to victory.
Kentucky, despite having several future NBA players, struggled to contain Davidson's offensive firepower. PJ Washington, Kentucky's star forward, scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wildcats' hot shooting.
Other Notable Games
While the upsets were stealing the show, there were also some impressive performances from higher-seeded teams.
#2 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. #15 Iowa Hawkeyes
The #2 seeded Cincinnati Bearcats held off a late comeback attempt from the #15 seeded Iowa Hawkeyes to win 79-72. Cincinnati's star guard, Cane Broome, scored 25 points, while Iowa's Tyler Cook led his team with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
#3 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. #14 Northern Kentucky Norse
The #3 seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders cruised to a 72-57 victory over the #14 seeded Northern Kentucky Norse. Texas Tech's Keenan Evans led all scorers with 27 points, while Northern Kentucky's Drew McDonald scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Looking Ahead: Today's Games
With yesterday's results in the books, let's take a quick look at today's games:
- #7 Nevada vs. #10 Texas - #2 Purdue vs. #15 Cal State Fullerton - #3 Michigan vs. #14 Montana - #1 Kansas vs. #16 Penn
Stay tuned for our live coverage of today's games, and remember to check back for all your March Madness 2019 updates!
Until then, this is your friendly neighborhood sportswriter, signing off. Let's keep this madness going!