NDSU pulled off what seems to be standard in the NCAA Tournament, the 12/5 upset in which they defeated the University of Oklahoma.

It was great to see the smiles on the faces of the players and the fans and also to see one of the good guys in College Basketball, NDSU head coach Saul Phillips get the publicity he and his program deserves.

Not to mention, the up and coming conference where the Bison reside, the Summit League getting national recognition in the process.

Although the game was great, Saul Phillips and his "Bison Horns" celebration stole the show for me.  Looking like he was rocking out at a KISS concert, the passion was what made it all so memorable.

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