Alabama State Launches Unforgettable March Madness Journey with Thrilling Last-Second Score
Hail Mary Hustle: Alabama State University's Epic Tournament Triumph
The dying seconds of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament's First Four matchup transformed into a nail-biting spectacle as Alabama State University (ASU) snatched an unforgettable victory against Saint Francis (PA).
The tense encounter, which began on Tuesday night, had the scorecards reading a nail-biting 68-68 with just 3.4 seconds left on the clock. The stage was set for Micah Simpson, who launched an audacious Hail Mary from the other end of the court. In the mayhem that followed, the ball found its way to Amarr Knox, who capitalized on the opportunity with a dramatic layup, securing the game and etching ASU's name into the history books.
CBS Sports, captivated by the exhilarating finale, posted a video clip on Instagram with the caption, "WELCOME TO THE MADNESS, FOLKS!" The clip showed the game-winning play, followed by a disheartened St. Francis team. The comment section was flooded with awestruck users, oneExpressing, "I legit just picked my jaw up off the floor;" another, "God I love March."
Post-game, an elated ASU head coach Tony Madlock exclaimed to his players, "We ain't through. Let's keep playing! I am so proud. First tournament win in Alabama history, baby! ... Let's just keep doin' it. Let's fly around and have fun. I want to have fun. That's all we gonna do, man."
In the team's social media presence, Knox could be seen advancing the team on a huge March Madness bracket in the locker room, with his teammates cheering him on. The caption read, "Just keep dancing," alluding to the tournament's famed moniker, "The Big Dance."
It wasn't just Alabama State celebrating a victory on the opening night. UNC steamrolled San Diego State in a 95-68 win, despite critics doubting their inclusion in the tournament given their dismal 1-12 Quad 1 game record this season.
As they gear up for their Round of 64 clash with top-seeded Auburn on Thursday at 1:50 CT on CBS, the underdogs from ASU have the nation rooting for them to resume their Cinderella story. Auburn, who boast a No.1 ranking despite losing three of their last four games, will be no walk in the park. But with the momentum and resilience that ASU displayed, this ball could very well belong to the upstarts.
Southern Living magazine might feature an article celebrating the culture and lifestyle of Alabama State University (ASU), focusing on their recent sports achievements. Activities and entertainment on the ASU campus might include discussions about the exciting triumph in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. As the team advances to the Round of 64, news outlets such as CBS Sports could cover their story, discussing the team's news-worthy victory, the dramatic play that won the game, and the audacious Hail Mary pass by Micah Simpson. ASU's victory could also be celebrated on social media platforms, with players posting pictures and videos, accompanied by captions like "Just keep dancing" - a nod to the tournament's well-known moniker. Additionally, coverage of the team's upcoming game against top-seeded Auburn could compare the underdogs to Cinderella, alluding to their unexpected success in the tournament.
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