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Everyone is reacting to Oral Roberts’ stunning upset over Ohio State
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We can officially use the term “March Madness” now. No. 15 seed Oral Roberts pulled off the upset of the tournament (so far) on Friday, stunning No. 2 seed Ohio State 75-72 in overtime.
Ohio State entered the game with a 21-9 record and fresh off a trip to the B1G Tournament championship on Sunday, taking Illinois to the wire. But the Buckeyes didn’t have the magic on Friday and the loss of Kyle Young (concussion) proved to be significant. Oral Roberts became the ninth No. 15 seed to upset the No. 2 seed in tournament history.
As you can imagine, that’s what everyone is talking about.
Two players combined for 59 of Oral Roberts’ 75 points in the overtime win. Kevin Obanor led the way with a double-double, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win. Max Abmas scored 29 points.
Here’s what everyone had to say after the major upset in West Lafayette:
https://twitter.com/andrewbagnato/status/1373022627732758528?s=21
Ohio State's loss to Oral Roberts is the first time a 15 has lost to a 2 since Michigan State lost to Middle Tennessee State in 2016.
— Steve Lorenz (@TremendousUM) March 19, 2021
Not an excuse, but @OhioStateHoops really did miss Kyle Young.
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) March 19, 2021
Oral Roberts hadn’t won a tournament game in 47 years. All credit to Paul Mills, part of Scott Drew coaching tree.
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) March 19, 2021
Ohio State should never ever ever play any more sporting events in West Lafayette.
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) March 19, 2021
ORAL ROBERTS SHOCKS THE 2-SEED BUCKEYES pic.twitter.com/F8v4JNNeKN
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 19, 2021
That was very much the way Ohio State finished games for the last month of the season.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 19, 2021
No. 15 Oral Roberts is the eighth No. 15 seed to upset a No. 2 in history. They defeat No. 2 Ohio State in overtime, 75-72.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) March 19, 2021
IT’S MARCH!
15-SEED ORAL ROBERTS UPSETS OHIO STATE! 😱@ORUMBB | #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/GyKqYYGhhm
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 19, 2021
Name a worse Ohio State basketball loss than this. I can’t.
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) March 19, 2021
Oral Bob. Incredible.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 19, 2021
Mackey Arena takes down OSU after taking down MSU last night. Buckeyes blow a four-point lead late in regulation and fall to No. 15 Oral Roberts, 75-72, in OT. #Badgers play at Mackey soon.
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) March 19, 2021
Just a brutal end of a great season for Duane Washington.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 19, 2021
ORAL ROBERTS, YOU BEAUTIFUL 15 SEED
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) March 19, 2021
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB