Sports world reacts to No. 16 UMBC pulling the greatest NCAA Tournament upset over No. 1 Virginia
By SDS Staff
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The sports world is still in disbelief that for the first time in history a No. 16 seed beat a No. 1 seed.
UMBC dominated UVA 74-54, pulling the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history. Prior to Friday night, No. 1 seeds were a combined 132-0 against No. 16 seeds, but not anymore. It wasn’t just an upset; it was a beat-down.
Friday night became just UVA’s second 20-point loss in the past four seasons.
And here’s how everyone reacted:
PUT SOME RESPECK ON IT! WE HAVE DEFEATED NO.1 OVERALL SEED VIRGINIA 74-54
— UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) March 17, 2018
Amazing what happens when an under “dog” gets a fair shot in an expanded playoff ?
Congrats on the history, @UMBCAthletics ✊
— UCF Knights (@UCFKnights) March 17, 2018
How shocking was this? Not only did 16-seed #UMBC take down a No. 1 seed, this is only #UVA's second 20-point loss in the past four years.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 17, 2018
Someone tell UMBC’s coach his team just pulled the biggest upset in NCAA history. Dude is way too calm. I’d be ripping my shirt off running up and down the stadium stairs.
— Dan Kolko (@masnKolko) March 17, 2018
Virginia gave up 53 points per game this season
UMBC scores 53 in the 2nd half pic.twitter.com/9N7GsJ84Z9— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) March 17, 2018
Kevin Durant headed to UMBC ? #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/T1gKAax5Vh
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) March 17, 2018
No. 16 UMBC has blown out Virginia, the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. This is truly one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 17, 2018
This defies any logic or explanation and that’s why it’s so amazing
— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) March 17, 2018
UMBC DID IT FOR AIR BUD pic.twitter.com/J9t2CCMbTs
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 17, 2018
On behalf of everyone at SI, I apologize for the jinx. Or you’re welcome for the jinx. You decide. pic.twitter.com/0JzxpIVDNS
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) March 17, 2018
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 17, 2018
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