On Thursday March 22nd there were four games that took place. Two in the East region and two in the West region featuring high quality teams facing off in fierce battles with interesting and different outcomes.
1. Syracuse vs. 4. Wisconsin
Even without Fab Melo most people expected Syracuse to still reach the Sweet 16 but some thought that once they ran into a high caliber team they would have some trouble. Wisconsin came out firing and continued to for the whole game. There three point shooting was incredible with the help of Jordan Taylor who finshed the game with 17 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds. The game came down to a last second shot by Wisconsin that missed and sent Syracuse to the Elite Eight. Scoop Jardine was a big help for the Orange with 14 points, 4 assists and some clutch shooting down the stretch. The final score was 64-63.
2. Ohio State vs. 6. Cincinnati
Even after defeating the highly skilled team of Florida State, the bear cats knew it was not going to be a walk in the park against Ohio State. And it was not, Ohio State was a bigger and better team than Cinci. Deshaun Thomas had a big night for the Buckeyes with 26 points and 7 rebounds but the real story of the night was Jared Sullinger who had a double, double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Ohio State rolled on to beat Cincinnati by a score of 81-66 and move on to play Syracuse in the next round.
1. Michigan State vs. 4. Louisville
This might give away the next game but there were two upsets in the West region in the Sweet 16 and one was this game. Louisville outplayed Michigan State the whole game. They held Draymond Green to 13 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal which is actually somewhat of an accomplishment. Chane Behenan lead the way for the Cardinals with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals. The Spartans are the first one seed to be eliminated in the tournament and they leave the tournament by a final score of 57-44.
3. Marquette vs. 7. Florida
The Gators are the shocking team of the tournament so far. Their fast pace game is tough to keep up with and their defense is stifling, which was displayed last on Thursday. They were able to hold Marquette's beast, Jae Crowder to only 15 points on a poor shooting night. Bradley Beal was huge for Florida with his 21 points and 6 rebounds. Florida moves on by a score of 68-58 and will play the Cardinals of Louisville in the Elite Eight.
Scoop Jardine, guard for Syracuse
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