Knights vs Boilermakers
CBB • R1 • Mar 17 2023
Loading results...
Rate To Vote
Takes
10
@nationalryanleague
4d
So personally, I had witnessed some terrible tournament losses around this time, whether it was a 15th seed, 14th seed, or historically a 13th seed, I just couldn’t get a break, the only reason I was tormented by a historical loss is because there was a group of people who decided that I needed to know it daily. It was my friends, my family, my newly acquainted enemies and they all had one thing in common, they have a taste for black and gold. People finally become #1 in something and think they own the world. It could be your own teachers, it could be your mailman, and for me it was. I carry myself very heavily with UK insignias, so I became a target for the less thoughtful. It was through my words that I spoke with wisdom and stated they were going to lose to Fairleigh Dickinson University, I was called many things, but as time proved, I was not a liar. They laughed. But those people fell quiet after that, I haven’t heard a comment from them in ages, oh well, we can’t all be winners!
Watched
13
0
10
@Cheyenie
4d
This game will be one of my greatest memories ever because I was there with my two sons.
I remember as they introduced the starting lineups they alternated between teams and listed their height. I thought FDU had no chance because they were so undersized. What they lacked in height, they made up with heart.
The best description of the crowd is surreal. It was so overwhelmingly Purdue fans. And they became worried and tight early in the first half. I kept telling the Purdue fan next to not to worry because Purdue will win. I didn’t say a word to him the second half.
FDU just never went away and with each passing minute the tension in the arena grew. We were chanting and cheering for FDU like they were our favorite team. It became obvious late in the game Purdue players were afraid to take shots. They played scared. With about a minute left, my youngest looked at me and said, “If they hold on and win, this will be the greatest gift ever.” They did and it was.
85
Attended
11
0
10
@TheMagician39
4d
Since 2014 (I was 9), I’ve been obsessed with March Madness. It was my dream to go. Christmas 2019 made it real. COVID killed it. Finally, on this day, I made it.
Purdue came out cold and FDU fought. When FDU chants erupted late in the 1st half from court side to the last row where we sat, I was satisfied. I thought I knew what awaited FDU. I’d seen it so many times.
My brother and I broke the 2nd half down into chunks between timeouts. Just keep it close to each next break we said. Purdue fans by us were in hell. I felt sympathy for them after OSU in 2021. The chants grew louder and more frequent. I was pulling for FDU harder than I do for my teams.
FDU completed the miracle. The vibes in the arena never recovered. The FAU-Memphis game after didn’t have the crowd it should have.
As much as I hate Purdue, I have tremendous respect for Matt Painter. He stayed extra long for postgame to ensure everyone got what they needed. Pure class.
Easy 10. Thanks Mom, for the best gift ever.
Attended
11
0
9.4
@jacksauer2
4d
FDU-Purdue. After NRL fought for it, trudging for years and years, put his blood sweat and tears into it but its finally here.
This game absolutely screwed my bracket. I had Purdue as my champion. Had a basketball game that night and came home and turned it on assuming Purdue would be destroying them. Instead, I saw Purdue losing with a minute left. Incredible upset by FDU. Absolute shocker to the world, I always love when a 16 seed beats a 1 seed. We almost saw it again this year with Siena-Duke, but Duke was able to make the comeback. I need a 16 seed upset again soon, and this time, for them to make it even further past the round of 32.
Partially Watched
8
0
9.1
@malachite
4d
THIS GAME WAS A BANGER seriously watching those little dudes shoot over Zach Edey was insane! Infact if I'm remembering correctly one of this first shots of the game was a 3 over Zach Edey 🔥 you would think a team of a lot of little guys wouldn't get to many rebounds but from what I remember they were successfully able to get through Edey for rebounds many times! This game was absolutely insane and I'm glad FDU was able to stop the absolute giant powerhouse of 2023 Purdue I don't remember a lot of the game to well to be honest since well it's been over 3 years but I can say this was definitely the craziest outcome of a march madness game probably ever! At least since I've been alive and watching the tournament! I'd rate the game higher if I could remember it perfectly probably but whether I remember every second or not this was a certified masterpiece!
edited
Watched
3
0
9.8
@GeneralDumm
4d
Probably one of the craziest games I've ever watched. Fdu just completely manhandled Purdue for the majority of this game and they were clearly the better team which shocked the nation. Screwed up both mine and most people's brackets. And finally and most importantly, NRL got it done
Watched
3
0
9.4
@thatmojo26
4d
Looking back at this game you realize that FDU didn't really play better then any 16 seed had before. In fact I would say they played worse in some aspects they just got lucky that Purdue didn't know what they were doing. They went 3 straight years from 2021 to 2023 where they lost to double digit seeds every year. North Texas was a solid team and Saint Peters was hot at the time. To lose to a FDU team which had already played a first four game to even get to play the number 1 seed. Embarassing for Purdue. As a Nebraska fan watching this game made me truly believe that even though we don't go to March Madness at least I am not a Purdue fan that does so good in the Regular Season only to be bounced by the power of friendship every year.
Watched
3
0
