Arrr, No. 12 James Madison be advancing to the Round of 32 for the first time in 41 years by bestin' No. 5 Wisconsin!
2024-03-22
Arrr mateys, by Blackbeard's beard! The James Madison Dukes be sailin' their way to the Round of 32 in March Madness, after givin' No. 5 Wisconsin a taste of the ol' plank walk. Avast ye, 'tis a sight to behold!
Arrr, me hearties! 'Tis the time of year for March Madness, where the underdogs rise and the giants fall. And what a sight it was to see the 12-seed James Madison Dukes plundering the fifth-seeded Badgers in a fierce battle at Barclays Center!The Dukes came out strong with an 18-5 run, only to have the Badgers claw back with an 11-3 run of their own. But James Madison wasn't ready to be bested, answering with a mighty 12-0 run to take a commanding lead.Wisconsin tried to rally in the second half, cutting the deficit to single digits, but the Dukes held strong, extending their lead with sharp shooting and stout defense. In the end, there was no miracle for the Badgers, as James Madison emerged victorious.This triumph marks James Madison's return to the March Madness stage after nearly a decade, and they are hungry for more. They now set their sights on the mighty Duke Blue Devils, eager to make history with their first trip to the Sweet 16.With a balanced attack led by Terrence Edwards Jr. and supported by a strong bench, the Dukes are ready to take on any foe that dares to challenge them. Will they continue their swashbuckling journey through the tournament? Only time will tell, me hearties!