For only the 11th time in NCAA Tournament history — and a for the third consecutive season — a No. 15 seed knocked off a No. 2.
For only the 11th time in NCAA Tournament history — and for the third consecutive season — a No. 15 seed knocked off a No. 2.
New Jersey’s own Princeton University upended national powerhouse Arizona, busting brackets nationwide within six hours of the tournament’s opening tip. Despite not leading until taking a one-point lead with 2:03 remaining, Princeton gradually overcame a 12-point deficit, escaping with a hard-fought 59-55 victory.
Blake Peters #24 of the Princeton Tigers celebrates a three point basket against the Arizona Wildcats.The win marks their first NCAA Tournament victory since 1998.The Tigers will take on No. 7 Missouri — which defeated No. 10 Utah State, 76-65 — on Saturday in the round of 32. It was second major upset of the day, after Furman handed Virginia its latest NCAA Tournament exit after JP Pegues made a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining for a 68-67 win.
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