2008 Ncaa Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket Results
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is the biggest annual event in college basketball, with teams from all over the country competing for the championship title. In 2008, the tournament was as exciting as ever, with a number of upsets, close games, and unforgettable moments.
First Round
The first round of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament began on March 20, 2008, with a number of exciting games. One of the biggest upsets of the round came when the #15 seed Belmont Bruins defeated the #2 seed Duke Blue Devils, 71-70. This was the first time in more than a decade that a #15 seed had defeated a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Other notable games in the first round included the #8 seed BYU Cougars defeating the #9 seed Texas A&M Aggies, 67-62, and the #6 seed UCLA Bruins defeating the #11 seed Virginia Commonwealth Rams, 65-64.
Second Round
The second round of the tournament began on March 22, 2008, and saw some of the biggest upsets of the entire tournament. The most notable upset came when the #10 seed Davidson Wildcats defeated the #2 seed Georgetown Hoyas, 74-70. This game was led by Davidson's star player, Stephen Curry, who scored 30 points and led the Wildcats to victory.
Other notable games in the second round included the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks defeating the #8 seed UNLV Runnin' Rebels, 75-56, and the #3 seed Xavier Musketeers defeating the #6 seed Purdue Boilermakers, 85-78.
Sweet 16
The Sweet 16 round of the tournament began on March 27, 2008, and saw some of the best games of the tournament. One of the most exciting games came when the #2 seed Tennessee Volunteers defeated the #3 seed Louisville Cardinals, 79-60. This game was led by Tennessee's star player, Chris Lofton, who scored 15 points and had 5 rebounds.
Other notable games in the Sweet 16 included the #1 seed Memphis Tigers defeating the #5 seed Michigan State Spartans, 92-74, and the #3 seed Stanford Cardinal defeating the #2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles, 82-81.
Elite Eight
The Elite Eight round of the tournament began on March 29, 2008, and saw some of the most exciting games of the tournament. One of the biggest upsets of the round came when the #1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the #3 seed Louisville Cardinals, 83-73. This game was led by North Carolina's star player, Tyler Hansbrough, who scored 28 points and had 13 rebounds.
Other notable games in the Elite Eight included the #2 seed Texas Longhorns defeating the #3 seed Stanford Cardinal, 82-62, and the #1 seed Memphis Tigers defeating the #2 seed UCLA Bruins, 78-63.
Final Four
The Final Four round of the tournament began on April 5, 2008, and saw the four remaining teams compete for a chance to play in the championship game. In the first game of the round, the #1 seed Memphis Tigers defeated the #1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-68. This game was led by Memphis' star player, Derrick Rose, who scored 25 points and had 9 rebounds.
In the second game of the Final Four, the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks defeated the #1 seed UCLA Bruins, 68-55. This game was led by Kansas' star player, Brandon Rush, who scored 16 points and had 5 rebounds.
Championship Game
The championship game of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was played on April 7, 2008, and featured the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks and the #1 seed Memphis Tigers. The game was a closely contested battle, with both teams trading leads throughout.
With just seconds left in regulation, Memphis had a 3-point lead and had the ball. However, they missed two free throws, which allowed Kansas to tie the game and send it into overtime. In overtime, Kansas took control and eventually won the game, 75-68. This game was led by Kansas' star player, Mario Chalmers, who scored 18 points and had 3 steals.
Conclusion
The 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was one of the most exciting tournaments in recent memory, with a number of upsets, close games, and unforgettable moments. The championship game between Kansas and Memphis was one for the ages, and will be remembered for years to come.