A Twitter frenzy in day 2 of March Madness, thanks to first ever No. 1 seed upset


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SALT LAKE CITY — The UMBC Retrievers had one of the biggest upsets in the history of college basketball by defeating No. 1 seed Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

It was the first time a No. 1 seed has lost in the first round. This set the Twitter world on fire. That win mixed with all of the other Day 2 craziness made this one of the most memorable day twos in March Madness history.

> UMBC HAS DONE IT. [pic.twitter.com/DtBNyDm69b](https://t.co/DtBNyDm69b) > > — ESPN (@espn) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/espn/status/974851490144808960?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

First of all, if you’re wondering where in the world UMBC is or what in the world UMBC stands for, you’re not the only one.

> In case you were wondering... [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/HY0IOyek98](https://t.co/HY0IOyek98) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974842917469777920?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

This was only the second NCAA Tournament appearance in the history of University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Tweets about the UMBC Retrievers were everywhere. Some of the tweets were funny and based on Teen Wolf due to the similarity of the jerseys.

> Figured out [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) secret weapon..Teen Wolf unis... [pic.twitter.com/UQaCmeCm6N](https://t.co/UQaCmeCm6N) > > — KTVB Brian Holmes (@KTVBBrian) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/KTVBBrian/status/974852629510500353?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> LMFAOOOOO [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#UAV](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAV?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#marchmadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/marchmadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/QQ1IaXy0BY](https://t.co/QQ1IaXy0BY) > > — JoezMcfly🇩🇴 (@JoezMcfLy) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/JoezMcfLy/status/974853435077070848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) I’m going to let you have your moment, but this is the best retriever to ever play the game of basketball. [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/s81nTqB1lP](https://t.co/s81nTqB1lP) > > — Trevor Reece (@realMrReece) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/realMrReece/status/974853429414842368?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Highlights of that [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) / [\#Virginia](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Virginia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) game... [pic.twitter.com/TvzhgiHGmn](https://t.co/TvzhgiHGmn) > > — Kevin Trusty (@KTRedbirds) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/KTRedbirds/status/974853291631874052?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Me coming back from dinner watching my champion lose to a 16 seed in the first round [\#virginia](https://twitter.com/hashtag/virginia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#history](https://twitter.com/hashtag/history?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/7LIRnyf6bI](https://t.co/7LIRnyf6bI) > > — Nate Ruebesam (@NRuebesam) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/NRuebesam/status/974851446960246784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> I think I know who we both want to win. The very good boys. [\#Retrievers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Retrievers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/LriBqO0emY](https://t.co/LriBqO0emY) > > — Michael Durall (@Shippinickels) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/Shippinickels/status/974829862249816064?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Really want UMBC to win because > 1\. Madness > 2\. I’m really enjoying all of these dog gifs [\#retrievers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/retrievers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) > > — Molly McGrath (@MollyAMcGrath) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/MollyAMcGrath/status/974842326878056450?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Other tweets were pretty emotional.

> ADVANCE THE BRACKET [pic.twitter.com/v7GhTZMDWy](https://t.co/v7GhTZMDWy) > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974854018525691904?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Look at the emotion on the faces of the [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) fans here. This is truly a special moment in sports history. [\#NCAATournament](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCAATournament?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/xPQuGG5iL5](https://t.co/xPQuGG5iL5) > > — Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/RyanABlack/status/974853296455372800?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Some others were savage.

> Hi Seth, remember when you declared the game over at tip? We are up 14 with 14 minutes left > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974841653474316293?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> We're pretty decent too > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974840319777951745?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> We're just a 16 seed, happy to be here, also we're up 35-24 on No.1 Virginia with Jairus going to the line to shoot 3 ft with 15:52 left > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974840183232266241?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Once again, we won 24 games and have a good defense, but we're just a commuter school, right? > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974836167844745217?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Hi everyone, in case you didn't see, Seth Davis tweeted this one minute into the game [pic.twitter.com/vDlrcOtJOn](https://t.co/vDlrcOtJOn) > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974833660015841283?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> It's v v loud in here, either cuz they just restocked the hot dogs or because we are up 45-29 with 11:39 to go > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974842905692164096?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The second biggest shock of the day came when the No. 13 seed Marshall beat the No. 4 seed Wichita State 81-75. This was Marshall’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament in 31 years as well as their first ever win in the tournament.

> The Herd has more thunder left! [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/1fjjOk5YGw](https://t.co/1fjjOk5YGw) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974742217599234048?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

What was possibly even more shocking than the game was the length of the last minute of play.

> The final minute of Marshall-Wichita State took 18 minutes, 26 seconds— the longest we've ever recorded in the NCAA tournament > > — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/974734238590423048?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The Walking Dead and NFL reporter, Chris Burke decided to get in on the Marshall upset fun.

> Congrats to Marshall on their [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) win! This is the closest [\#WalkingDead](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WalkingDead?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) thing we could find to relate to it 😬 [pic.twitter.com/McsAKoWXL8](https://t.co/McsAKoWXL8) > > — The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/TheWalkingDead/status/974735596269662209?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> My 4-year-old, who had Buffalo last night, picked Marshall over Wichita State because he “doesn’t like witches.” Just in case you need advice on any other games. > > — Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ChrisBurkeNFL/status/974733407560392705?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Another little known fact about Marshall is that they are coached by Dan D’Antoni, brother of Houston Rocket head coach Mike D’Antoni. After the game, Dan joked about how well Marshall is playing.

“Tell my brother we’d beat his team,” Dan D’Antoni said.

Even though Mike has the better team of the two brothers, Dan definitely wins the fashion contest between the two.

> The best part of Marshall advancing ... you guessed it! > > DAN D'ANTONI, FASHION ICON. [pic.twitter.com/TFfllrKRO9](https://t.co/TFfllrKRO9) > > — Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/974734360023793664?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

No. 2 seed, North Carolina, easily defeated the Lipscomb Bisons. Head coach Roy Williams was seen holding a baby. Naturally this was edited to him holding the NCAA championship trophy.

> Come to Papa 👶[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/6heDk1CTgi](https://t.co/6heDk1CTgi) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974753020914294784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Tar Heel senior Theo Pinson posted yet another double-double in their win over the Bisons.

> .[@tpinsonn](https://twitter.com/tpinsonn?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) with another double-double 💪 > > 1️⃣3️⃣ points > 1️⃣0️⃣ rebounds[\#CarolinaSZN](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CarolinaSZN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/QW2jjJqa0e](https://t.co/QW2jjJqa0e) > > — Carolina Basketball (@UNC\_Basketball) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/UNC_Basketball/status/974748479485566976?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Lamentably, NCAA rules did not allow Butler’s mascot, Butler Blue III, inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

> Unfortunately, due to NCAA rules, this is as close as I’ll get to the action this weekend. No matter, because I have plenty to keep me busy in the Detroit area. You can’t keep a good Dawg down. [\#DawgsInDetroit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DawgsInDetroit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/iRhsOkOShY](https://t.co/iRhsOkOShY) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 15, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974340505512312832?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The mascot responded to a post of a police dog inside of the arena.

> Someone get a Butler jersey on that Dawg! [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974721053762244609?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The Bulldogs got the last laugh as they defeated No. 7 Arkansas 79-62.

> 👊 Dawgs Win! That’s two more days in Detroit. [\#SurviveAndAdvance](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurviveAndAdvance?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#DawgsInDetroit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DawgsInDetroit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/mcj9IISIJW](https://t.co/mcj9IISIJW) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974758338637582336?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The daughter of Nevada head coach, Eric Musselman was interviewed. When asked if she ever gives her dad advice she said. “Well sometimes I do, I say when you win you can go crazy, but when you lose, you’ve got to tone it down.”

> .[@NevadaHoops](https://twitter.com/NevadaHoops?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) head coach Eric Musselman's daughter Mariah with an adorable update for the Wolf Pack! [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/91oSvTg5Sy](https://t.co/91oSvTg5Sy) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974747828865007617?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

After Nevada beat Texas in overtime, Musselman did exactly as his daughter told him.

> Coach Musselman was PUMPED! 🕺💃[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [@NevadaHoops](https://twitter.com/NevadaHoops?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/NFJev6HzI7](https://t.co/NFJev6HzI7) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974781410853695488?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Cincinnati’s Jarron Cumberland celebrated their win by updating the bracket. Cumberland had 27 points and eleven rebounds.

> Big day for Jarron: > ✅ First career double-double > ✅ Get to update the bracket[\#Bearcats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bearcats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) | [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/RSEvt1Mwz2](https://t.co/RSEvt1Mwz2) > > — Cincinnati Men’s Hoops (@GoBearcatsMBB) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/974738641565245440?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Bill Murray was babysitting during the Xavier Texas Southern game. Murray’s son, Luke, is an assistant coach for Xavier.

> Bill Murray fitting in babysitting duties at Xavier - Texas Southern.[pic.twitter.com/U8GCHrFcz6](https://t.co/U8GCHrFcz6) > > — Sporting News (@sportingnews) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/974797252806848513?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Xavier was able to win the game 102-83. Kerem Kanter, younger brother of former Jazz man, Enes Kanter threw in some fancy guard skills after Xavier was up by over 20 points.

> Have you ever seen your brother pull a Rondo before, [@Enes\_Kanter](https://twitter.com/Enes_Kanter?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)? [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/KiYSPf9uyW](https://t.co/KiYSPf9uyW) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974827623229485057?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

No. 4 seeded Auburn got a scare from Bucknell, but thanks to two big threes and horrendous Bucknell free throw shooting, the Tigers were able to win 62-58.

> Jared Harper's first field goal couldn't have come at a better time. [pic.twitter.com/LD02pn77Br](https://t.co/LD02pn77Br) > > — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/974821961804075008?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> No. 4 Auburn escapes with 62-58 win over No. 13 Charleston[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/oLr9ZEKfgv](https://t.co/oLr9ZEKfgv) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974824000919515136?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Here is a look at what NCAA March Madness West Regional tournament balls look like.

> We are at the first media timeout of the game, West Virginia leads Murray State 7-2 at the 15:55 mark. [pic.twitter.com/jA97ulYMYc](https://t.co/jA97ulYMYc) > > — WVU Basketball (@WVUhoops) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/WVUhoops/status/974743347737718784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Bucknell put up a fight against the Michigan State Spartans. Here Kimbal Mackenzie throws an alley-oop lob to Nana Foulland who finishes it off with a powerful slam.

> Bucknell's out here YAMMIN' on Michigan State [pic.twitter.com/n4tID184SZ](https://t.co/n4tID184SZ) > > — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/974795562170990592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Miles Bridges of Michigan State was a monster with 29 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in the No. 3’s takedown of the the No. 14 Bucknell Bison.

> Miles Bridges caught a body 😳[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/FWan7nC31E](https://t.co/FWan7nC31E) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974812158453141506?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

According to ncaa.com, there are no more perfect brackets remaining after the UMBC upset.

One bracket however somehow made it over twenty games before having a correct winner in their bracket.

> Congratulations (?) to the owner of the one bracket out of 17.3 million who has gone 0 for 20 so far in Tournament Challenge. > > — ESPN (@espn) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/espn/status/974739666388897792?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

This was definitely a crazy day in March Madness history, and while we might think it can’t get any crazier, just remember it is called March Madness for a reason.

SALT LAKE CITY - The UMBC Retrievers had one of the biggest upsets in the history of college basketball by defeating No. 1 seed Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

This was the first time a No. 1 seed has lost in the first round. This set the Twitter world on fire. This win mixed with all of the other Day 2 craziness made this one of the most memorable day 2’s in March Madness history.

> UMBC HAS DONE IT. [pic.twitter.com/DtBNyDm69b](https://t.co/DtBNyDm69b) > > — ESPN (@espn) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/espn/status/974851490144808960?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

First of all, if you’re wondering where in the world UMBC is or what in the world UMBC stands for, you’re not the only one.

> In case you were wondering... [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/HY0IOyek98](https://t.co/HY0IOyek98) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974842917469777920?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

This was only the second NCAA Tournament appearance in the history of University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Tweets about the UMBC Retrievers were everywhere. Some of the tweets were funny and based on Teen Wolf due to the similarity of the jerseys.

> Figured out [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) secret weapon..Teen Wolf unis... [pic.twitter.com/UQaCmeCm6N](https://t.co/UQaCmeCm6N) > > — KTVB Brian Holmes (@KTVBBrian) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/KTVBBrian/status/974852629510500353?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> LMFAOOOOO [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#UAV](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAV?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#marchmadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/marchmadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/QQ1IaXy0BY](https://t.co/QQ1IaXy0BY) > > — JoezMcfly🇩🇴 (@JoezMcfLy) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/JoezMcfLy/status/974853435077070848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) I’m going to let you have your moment, but this is the best retriever to ever play the game of basketball. [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/s81nTqB1lP](https://t.co/s81nTqB1lP) > > — Trevor Reece (@realMrReece) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/realMrReece/status/974853429414842368?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Highlights of that [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) / [\#Virginia](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Virginia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) game... [pic.twitter.com/TvzhgiHGmn](https://t.co/TvzhgiHGmn) > > — Kevin Trusty (@KTRedbirds) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/KTRedbirds/status/974853291631874052?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Me coming back from dinner watching my champion lose to a 16 seed in the first round [\#virginia](https://twitter.com/hashtag/virginia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#history](https://twitter.com/hashtag/history?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/7LIRnyf6bI](https://t.co/7LIRnyf6bI) > > — Nate Ruebesam (@NRuebesam) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/NRuebesam/status/974851446960246784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> I think I know who we both want to win. The very good boys. [\#Retrievers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Retrievers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/LriBqO0emY](https://t.co/LriBqO0emY) > > — Michael Durall (@Shippinickels) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/Shippinickels/status/974829862249816064?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Really want UMBC to win because > 1\. Madness > 2\. I’m really enjoying all of these dog gifs [\#retrievers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/retrievers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) > > — Molly McGrath (@MollyAMcGrath) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/MollyAMcGrath/status/974842326878056450?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Other tweets were pretty emotional.

> ADVANCE THE BRACKET [pic.twitter.com/v7GhTZMDWy](https://t.co/v7GhTZMDWy) > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974854018525691904?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Look at the emotion on the faces of the [\#UMBC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UMBC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) fans here. This is truly a special moment in sports history. [\#NCAATournament](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCAATournament?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/xPQuGG5iL5](https://t.co/xPQuGG5iL5) > > — Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/RyanABlack/status/974853296455372800?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Some others were savage.

> Hi Seth, remember when you declared the game over at tip? We are up 14 with 14 minutes left > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974841653474316293?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> We're pretty decent too > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974840319777951745?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> We're just a 16 seed, happy to be here, also we're up 35-24 on No.1 Virginia with Jairus going to the line to shoot 3 ft with 15:52 left > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974840183232266241?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Once again, we won 24 games and have a good defense, but we're just a commuter school, right? > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974836167844745217?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> Hi everyone, in case you didn't see, Seth Davis tweeted this one minute into the game [pic.twitter.com/vDlrcOtJOn](https://t.co/vDlrcOtJOn) > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974833660015841283?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> It's v v loud in here, either cuz they just restocked the hot dogs or because we are up 45-29 with 11:39 to go > > — UMBC Athletics (@UMBCAthletics) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics/status/974842905692164096?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The second biggest shock of the day came when the No. 13 seed Marshall beat the No. 4 seed Wichita State 81-75. This was Marshall’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament in 31 years as well as their first ever win in the tournament.

> The Herd has more thunder left! [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/1fjjOk5YGw](https://t.co/1fjjOk5YGw) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974742217599234048?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

What was possibly even more shocking than the game was the length of the last minute of play.

> The final minute of Marshall-Wichita State took 18 minutes, 26 seconds— the longest we've ever recorded in the NCAA tournament > > — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/974734238590423048?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The Walking Dead and NFL reporter, Chris Burke decided to get in on the Marshall upset fun.

> Congrats to Marshall on their [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) win! This is the closest [\#WalkingDead](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WalkingDead?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) thing we could find to relate to it 😬 [pic.twitter.com/McsAKoWXL8](https://t.co/McsAKoWXL8) > > — The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/TheWalkingDead/status/974735596269662209?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> My 4-year-old, who had Buffalo last night, picked Marshall over Wichita State because he “doesn’t like witches.” Just in case you need advice on any other games. > > — Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ChrisBurkeNFL/status/974733407560392705?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Another little known fact about Marshall is that they are coached by Dan D’Antoni, brother of Houston Rocket head coach Mike D’Antoni. After the game, Dan joked about how well Marshall is playing.

“Tell my brother we’d beat his team,” Dan D’Antoni said.

Even though Mike has the better team of the two brothers, Dan definitely wins the fashion contest between the two.

> The best part of Marshall advancing ... you guessed it! > > DAN D'ANTONI, FASHION ICON. [pic.twitter.com/TFfllrKRO9](https://t.co/TFfllrKRO9) > > — Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/974734360023793664?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

No. 2 seed, North Carolina, easily defeated the Lipscomb Bisons. Head coach Roy Williams was seen holding a baby. Naturally this was edited to him holding the NCAA championship trophy.

> Come to Papa 👶[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/6heDk1CTgi](https://t.co/6heDk1CTgi) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974753020914294784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Tar Heel senior Theo Pinson posted yet another double-double in their win over the Bisons.

> .[@tpinsonn](https://twitter.com/tpinsonn?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) with another double-double 💪 > > 1️⃣3️⃣ points > 1️⃣0️⃣ rebounds[\#CarolinaSZN](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CarolinaSZN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/QW2jjJqa0e](https://t.co/QW2jjJqa0e) > > — Carolina Basketball (@UNC\_Basketball) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/UNC_Basketball/status/974748479485566976?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Lamentably, NCAA rules did not allow Butler’s mascot, Butler Blue III, inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

> Unfortunately, due to NCAA rules, this is as close as I’ll get to the action this weekend. No matter, because I have plenty to keep me busy in the Detroit area. You can’t keep a good Dawg down. [\#DawgsInDetroit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DawgsInDetroit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/iRhsOkOShY](https://t.co/iRhsOkOShY) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 15, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974340505512312832?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The mascot responded to a post of a police dog inside of the arena.

> Someone get a Butler jersey on that Dawg! [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974721053762244609?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The Bulldogs got the last laugh as they defeated No. 7 Arkansas 79-62.

> 👊 Dawgs Win! That’s two more days in Detroit. [\#SurviveAndAdvance](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SurviveAndAdvance?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#DawgsInDetroit](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DawgsInDetroit?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [\#GoDawgs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoDawgs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/mcj9IISIJW](https://t.co/mcj9IISIJW) > > — Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/ButlerBlue3/status/974758338637582336?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

The daughter of Nevada head coach, Eric Musselman was interviewed. When asked if she ever gives her dad advice she said. “Well sometimes I do, I say when you win you can go crazy, but when you lose, you’ve got to tone it down.”

> .[@NevadaHoops](https://twitter.com/NevadaHoops?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) head coach Eric Musselman's daughter Mariah with an adorable update for the Wolf Pack! [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/91oSvTg5Sy](https://t.co/91oSvTg5Sy) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974747828865007617?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

After Nevada beat Texas in overtime, Musselman did exactly as his daughter told him.

> Coach Musselman was PUMPED! 🕺💃[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [@NevadaHoops](https://twitter.com/NevadaHoops?ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/NFJev6HzI7](https://t.co/NFJev6HzI7) > > — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/marchmadness/status/974781410853695488?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Cincinnati’s Jarron Cumberland celebrated their win by updating the bracket. Cumberland had 27 points and eleven rebounds.

> Big day for Jarron: > ✅ First career double-double > ✅ Get to update the bracket[\#Bearcats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bearcats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) | [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/RSEvt1Mwz2](https://t.co/RSEvt1Mwz2) > > — Cincinnati Men’s Hoops (@GoBearcatsMBB) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/974738641565245440?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Bill Murray was babysitting during the Xavier Texas Southern game. Murray’s son, Luke, is an assistant coach for Xavier.

> Bill Murray fitting in babysitting duties at Xavier - Texas Southern.[pic.twitter.com/U8GCHrFcz6](https://t.co/U8GCHrFcz6) > > — Sporting News (@sportingnews) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/974797252806848513?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Xavier was able to win the game 102-83. Kerem Kanter, younger brother of former Jazz man, Enes Kanter threw in some fancy guard skills after Xavier was up by over 20 points.

> Have you ever seen your brother pull a Rondo before, [@Enes\_Kanter](https://twitter.com/Enes_Kanter?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)? [\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/KiYSPf9uyW](https://t.co/KiYSPf9uyW) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974827623229485057?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

No. 4 seeded Auburn got a scare from Bucknell, but thanks to two big threes and horrendous Bucknell free throw shooting, the Tigers were able to win 62-58.

> Jared Harper's first field goal couldn't have come at a better time. [pic.twitter.com/LD02pn77Br](https://t.co/LD02pn77Br) > > — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/974821961804075008?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

> No. 4 Auburn escapes with 62-58 win over No. 13 Charleston[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/oLr9ZEKfgv](https://t.co/oLr9ZEKfgv) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974824000919515136?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Here is a look at what NCAA March Madness West Regional tournament balls look like.

> We are at the first media timeout of the game, West Virginia leads Murray State 7-2 at the 15:55 mark. [pic.twitter.com/jA97ulYMYc](https://t.co/jA97ulYMYc) > > — WVU Basketball (@WVUhoops) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/WVUhoops/status/974743347737718784?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Bucknell put up a fight against the Michigan State Spartans. Here Kimbal Mackenzie throws an alley-oop lob to Nana Foulland who finishes it off with a powerful slam.

> Bucknell's out here YAMMIN' on Michigan State [pic.twitter.com/n4tID184SZ](https://t.co/n4tID184SZ) > > — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/974795562170990592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

Miles Bridges of Michigan State was a monster with 29 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in the No. 3’s takedown of the the No. 14 Bucknell Bison.

> Miles Bridges caught a body 😳[\#MarchMadness](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc^tfw) [pic.twitter.com/FWan7nC31E](https://t.co/FWan7nC31E) > > — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) [March 17, 2018](https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/974812158453141506?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

According to ncaa.com, there are no more perfect brackets remaining after the UMBC upset.

One bracket however somehow made it over twenty games before having a correct winner in their bracket.

> Congratulations (?) to the owner of the one bracket out of 17.3 million who has gone 0 for 20 so far in Tournament Challenge. > > — ESPN (@espn) [March 16, 2018](https://twitter.com/espn/status/974739666388897792?ref_src=twsrc^tfw)

This was definitely a crazy day in March Madness history, and while we might think it can’t get any crazier, just remember it is called March Madness for a reason.

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