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In reply to the discussion: R you kidding me? UMBC! [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,948 posts)34. Exactly.
We all tend to forget that the initials or abbreviations we are totally familiar with might be completely foreign to others.
I actually had to look up those initials when I first heard about UMBC beating Virginia.
This is reminding me of when George Mason did very well in the tournament some years back. GMU is one of the several colleges/universities I've attended, so I rather enjoyed their run.
UMBC is next up against Kansas State, and I'm a bit conflicted, because while I love an underdog, I also have a fond place in my heart for K-State, as my older son attended that school. I guess I can be happy whichever one wins.
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UMBC beat Virginia in the NCAA. First time ever a 16 seed beat the Number One seed. (nm)
Elwood P Dowd
Mar 2018
#4
Finally, and thanks. I even watched ESPN reports on them beating Virginia but everyone used...
brush
Mar 2018
#32
At least you have a favorite still in. My school, Arizona, got bounced in almost as bad an upset.
brush
Mar 2018
#35
Lyles couldnt miss. On a deadball he just threw one up and it barely touched the net
underpants
Mar 2018
#6
University of Maryland Baltimore County beat top team Virginia in March Madness
wishstar
Mar 2018
#10