In the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Dayton Flyers astonished a number of hoops fans with their one-point win over Ohio State. Just days later, they've done it once again, this time defeating Syracuse 55-53 in the second round. The Flyers saw contributions up and down their roster, but forward Devin Oliver turned in the most efficient game with 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals as the Flyers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1984. Next up, they'll face the winner of today's Stanford-Kansas match-up on March 27.
Unfortunately for Harvard, their underdog run was squashed by the Michigan State Spartans. Brenden Dawson led the way for Michigan State with 26 points and 9 boards as they rallied to a 80-73 win. Their Sweet Sixteen opponent will be determined tonight between No. 1 seeded Virginia and 8th seed Memphis.
For even more second round coverage, as well as a full recap of the night's best kicks, be sure to hit the gallery above, where you'll also find out who ruled the NBA hardwood.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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James Harden Leads NBA Saturday Night Scoring in the Zoom Crusader
Shoe: Nike Zoom Crusader
Player: James Harden
Game: Houston vs. Cleveland
Key Stat: 37 points, 11 assists, 4 steals
$110
Devin Oliver Leads Dayton to Miracle Win Over Syracuse Orange
Shoe: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Devin Oliver
Game: Dayton vs. Syracuse
Key Stat: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
$120
Chris Paul Takes Pistons to School in the CP3.VII
Shoe: Jordan CP3.VII
Player: Chris Paul
Game: LAC vs. Detroit
Key Stat: 26 points, 13 assists, 6 steals
$125
Branden Dawson Leads Spartans Past Harvard in the Zoom HyperRev
Shoe: Nike Zoom HyperRev
Player: Branden Dawson
Game: Michigan State vs. Harvard
Key Stat: 26 points, 9 rebounds
$120
Xavier Thames Goes "Cool Grey" in Win Over North Dakota State
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro IX "Cool Grey"
Player: Xavier Thames
Game: San Diego State vs. North Dakota State
Key Stat: 30 points, 5 assists
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Scottie Wilbekin Pounds Out Pitt in the Hyperdunk 2013
Shoe: Nike Hyperdunk 2013
Player: Scottie Wilbekin
Game: Florida vs. Pittsburgh
Key Stat: 21 points
Nik Stauskas Powers Wolverines Past Texas with 17 Points, 8 Assists
Shoe: adidas Crazy Fast 2.0
Player: Nik Stauskas
Game: Michigan vs. Texas
Key Stat: 17 points, 8 assists
$100
Luke Hancock Keeps Cardinals Afloat in the adidas Crazy 8
Shoe: adidas Crazy 8
Player: Luke Hancock
Game: Louisville vs. Saint Louis
Key Stat: 21 points
$110
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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