(03-16-2017 09:43 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  

(03-16-2017 09:37 PM)mptnstr@44 Wrote:  

(03-16-2017 09:34 PM)Recluse1 Wrote:  The last time FSU went to the tournament, we ended what was easily their best team in decades on our path to the Sweet Sixteen



Looks like Mack might get to do them in this time 'round, if they can hold off the mighty Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.

I believe that was in Nashville and proud to say I witnessed it in person.
I think UC had to beat a #3 seed to advance.
Has XU ever beaten a #3 seed?

Their first Elite Eight in 2004 under Matta. They beat # 2 seed Mississippi State and #3 seed Texas
2010 they beat #3 seed Pitt to go to the Sweet Sixteen

Just looking at their previous results they actually play really well in the tourney. Rarely lose by double digits and have taken 1 seeds to OT

I've always figured it was because they recruit better pure shooters and then teach them D. Ultimately offense wins in March.