Fairleigh Dickinson pulled off the greatest upset in March Madness history. But the internet was in a frenzy after the victory for much more than the game itself.
Jo'el Emanuel, #13 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, celebrates with the crowd after beating the Purdue Boilermakers 63-58 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
It was also a way to shorten up the name on some bet slips, so hopefully this gambler followed through.The Knights took down Purdue despite 21 points and 15 rebounds from the 7'4", 300-pound Zach Edey, while the average height for FDU players is a foot shorter. Grant Singleton, #4 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, reacts to making a play against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. "Fair Dick, proving once and for all that size does not matter," HTV98 tweeted.
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