The Wolfpack found themselves down 22 points with just 11:34 left in the game.  But funny things happen in March, and Nevada produced a comeback for the ages.  Because Nevada finished the game on a 32-8 run.

That’s right, the Wolfpack made a huge run – and after Cincinnati’s Cane Broome hit two free throws to make the game a 5 point game, Jordan Caroline made a layup to cut the lead to 3 points.  With 57 seconds left, Caleb Martin hit a three pointer with someone in his face to tie the game.  And Cincinnati’s Jacob Evans missed on his drive – so the Wolfpack had a chance to take the lead.

Nevada’s Cody Martin let the shot clock run down, drove to the free throw line and stepped back for a jumper.  The shot ended up missing, but Josh Hall got the offensive rebound, and instead of kicking the ball out to make sure the Wolfpack got the last shot, he decided to make the play of the game, he made one dribble in the lane to the basket, and put up the shot that rolled in and gave Nevada its first lead of the game.

Cincinnati got one more chance to tie or win the game – but they were unable to score.  And so the Wolfpack led the game for 10 seconds.  But it was the correct 10 seconds – the ones that will send Nevada to Atlanta for the Sweet 16.

And at this point, one of the following teams will win the South Region – #7 Nevada will play #11 Loyola – Chicago, and #5 Kentucky will play the winner of the #9 Kansas St / #16 UMBC.   I am sure everyone had that in their brackets…..