winthrop's 4 losses have been to unc, texas a&m, maryland, and wisconsin. They have won 18 in a row. Very impressive. But 23 of their 28 wins have come to teams ranked 249th or lower. If this game were played a month ago no one would be talking about it. ND would be expected to win, and they probably would win. But now that it is march, everyone is looking for a cinderella, and all eyes are focused on winthrop. I hope ND comes out and just crushes them. I dont think they will though. This will be Winthrop's
7th trip to the NCAA's in the last 9 years. They are 0-6 in the previous appearances. They have to be hungry for a win. But their hunger cannot be greater than ND's, especially the seniors. I think it will be a hard fought game. But in the end, ND's talent will be too much and they will win a close game. Another reason I think they will win is because it seems like EVERYONE of the so-called experts are picking Winthrop. Normally if everyone picks an upset, it doesnt happen. Rather it comes from a game no one is expecting. Irish prevail 82-74. Bring on the ducks!! Go Irish!!!!!