Congratulations to the Ohio State Buckeyes.  They had an early run in the second half and then managed to keep Syracuse always in catch up mode.  Eventually, there was no more time to catch up – and the Buckeyes will be heading to the Final Four!

The Buckeyes’ victory managed to stop the Big East’s bid at having two teams in the Final Four.  Now, the only conference with two teams left is the Big 12 – who will have Baylor and Kansas see if they could do what the Big East and SEC couldn’t do.  I am sure that Kentucky and UNC will have something to say about it.  🙂

At this point, our leaders are Melissa Hartsell and Rick Flynn – who both were able to correctly pick Louisville and Ohio State to the Final Four.  Brady Meigham, TJ Acuto, Jennifer Carter and Stephen Glass are still only 40 points behind.   Christina Lee is still holding her 6 point lead in the Upset Pool on Keith Schleicher.    And Shirli Zelcer and Taylor Early remain perfect in the Second Chance Pool – followed by Stephen Glass and Nick Kindig by just 40 points.  If you are wondering who are amazing Second Chance experts are picking in the other two games, they both have Kentucky and Kansas….