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Photos: March Madness in Omaha, Day 1
A look inside the CHI Health Center as BYU takes on Duquesne during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A look inside the CHI Health Center as BYU takes on Duquesne during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A look inside the CHI Health Center as BYU takes on Duquesne during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A look inside the CHI Health Center as BYU takes on Duquesne during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Noah Waterman (0) and Duquesne's David Dixon (2) go up for the tip during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Duquesne's Jimmy Clark III (1) controls the ball during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Duquesne's Matúš Hronský (14) shoots the ball over Fousseyni Traore (45) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates a play during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Aly Khalifa (50) grabs the ball on the floor during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Teams warm up ahead of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Duquesne's Jimmy Clark III (1) celebrates a basket during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Jaxson Robinson (2) goes for two points during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Dallin Hall (30) brings the ball down court past Duquesne's Kareem Rozier (32) during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Dae Dae Grant (3) smiles following the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Jake DiMichele (44) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Dusan Mahorcic (0) shoots the ball during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
BYU head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne fans celebrate a play during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Richie Saunders (15) and Duquesne's Dae Dae Grant (3) react to a call during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Fousseyni Traore (45) goes to try and block a shot by Duquesne's David Dixon (2) during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Spencer Johnson (20) shoots the ball over Duquesne's Jake DiMichele (44) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Dallin Hall (30) has a bloody nose looked after during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot calls out to his team during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Fousseyni Traore (45) goes up for a rebound during the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Dae Dae Grant (3) controls the ball during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Spencer Johnson (20) keeps the ball from Duquesne's Jake DiMichele (44) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
BYU fans celebrate a play during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Jake DiMichele (44) shoots the ball during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Fousseyni Drame (34) eyes the basket ahead of Noah Waterman (0) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne fans celebrate play during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Spencer Johnson (20) keeps the ball from Duquesne's David Dixon (2) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Richie Saunders (15) watches his team during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Duquesne's Jake DiMichele (44) powers past Trevin Knell (21) during the first half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
The second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Richie Saunders (15) walks off the court following the second half of the Duquesne vs. BYU first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Duquesne won the game 71-67.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) goes up for a 3-pointer above Morehead State's Kalil Thomas (15) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Marcus Domask (3) goes up for a layup past Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) and Illinois' Quincy Guerrier (13) go up for the tipoff of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) passes the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) goes up for a layup against Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) as Illinois' Quincy Guerrier (13) boxes out Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball down the court during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball down the court during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) goes up for a layup past Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) goes up for a layup past Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) goes up for a layup past Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) and Zach Iyeyemi (5)during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) goes up for a layup during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) high-fives Jordan Lathon (2) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) dribbles the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) goes up for a host against Morehead State's Zach Iyeyemi (5) and Jordan Lathon (2) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois fans watch on during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) goes up for a shot against Illinois during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) blocks a shot by Morehead State's Drew Thelwell (3) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
An Morehead State fan cheers on during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Eddie Ricks III (4) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) goes up for a shot against Illinois' Marcus Domask (3) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) reacts after a call during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) goes up to dunk the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) fouls Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) guards Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) on the way to the net during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) motions after a basket against Morehead State during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) is fouled as he goes up for a layup past Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A look inside the CHI Health Center as Morehead State takes on Illinois during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Drew Thelwell (3) goes up for a layup against Illinois' Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Scott Meece, of Bloomington, Ill., celebrates an Illinois 3-pointer during the first half of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Popcorn and water and moved in the wings during the first half of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Friends Griffin Gegelman, 14, left, and Dax Wick, 13, both of Jamestown, N.D., walk through the concourse during the first half of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Fans buy merchandise during the first half of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Anthony Guzman, of Elkhorn, walks through the concourse during halftime of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State fans celebrate a play during the first half of the Morehead State vs. Illinois first round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Luke Goode (10) motions after a 3-point basket against Morehead State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) goes up for a layup against Illinois' Quincy Guerrier (13) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) celebrates after a basket against Illinois during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) grabs the rebound against Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) looks to pass the ball above Illinois' Luke Goode (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State Fans hold up a flag during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game between Illinois and Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Luke Goode (10) goes up for a 3-pointer against Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) and Drew Thelwell (3) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) goes up for a 3-pointer during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) and head coach Preston Spradlin walk off the court after the Eagles fell to Illinois in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) walks off the court after the Eagles fell to Illinois in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) embraces a staff member as the Eagles fall to Illinois during the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Amani Hansberry (35) blocks a shot by Morehead State's Brady Dingess (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23), Drew Thelwell (3) and Riley Minix (22) embrace during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) goes up for a layup against Illinois' Niccolo Moretti (11) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Drew Thelwell (3) and head coach Preston Spradlin embrace during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Illinois at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Justin Harmon (4) goes up for a 3-pointer against Morehead State's Jordan Lathon (2) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Marcus Domask (3) motions during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) goes up for a layup against Morehead State's Dieonte Miles (23) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State's Kalil Thomas (15) passes the ball against Illinois' Luke Goode (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois fans cheer on during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin talks with his team during at timeout in the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood motions during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Morehead State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Marcus Domask (3) goes up for a 3-pointer against Morehead State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Morehead State fans react as the team falls to Illinois during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Illinois' Quincy Guerrier (13) fouls Morehead State's Riley Minix (22) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Reese Freeman of Omaha poses for a photo with Drake mascot Griff II before outside the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State fans Pam Calderon and Melissa Bowder of Plattsmouth pose for a photo at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Hason Ward (24) celebrates drawing the foul against South Dakota State during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) loses control of the ball against South Dakota State during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) dribbles the ball against South Dakota State during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo (2) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State head coach Eric Henderson talks to an official during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
The Iowa State bench celebrates a play during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Curtis Jones (5) knocks the ball away from South Dakota State's Kalen Garry (10) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Curtis Jones (5) knocks the ball away from South Dakota State's Kalen Garry (10) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger talks to the officials during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Matt Mims (1) tries to keep up with Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Matt Mims (1) tries to keep up with Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Kalen Garry (10) reaches for a losoe ball during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) knocks the ball away from South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo (2) during the half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Curtis Jones (5) dribbles the ball against South Dakota State's Matt Mims (1) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo (2) goes up for a 3-pointer against Iowa State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State fans cheer on inside the CHI Health Center as Iowa State takes on South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A look inside the CHI Health Center as Iowa State takes on South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Charlie Easley (30), left, hugs South Dakota State's William Kyle III (42) after coming out of the game for the last time against Iowa State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's William Kyle III (42) shoots the ball against Iowa State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's William Kyle III (42) sits on a chair during a timeout during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger yells during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's William Kyle III (42) reaches for a ball during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Charlie Easley (30) shoots the ball against Iowa State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) falls down after colliding with South Dakota State's Zeke Mayo (2) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey (3) celebrates a three-point basket during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Kalen Garry (10) grabs a loose ball above Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Kalen Garry (10) grabs a loose ball above Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Nate Barnhart (5) and Iowa State's Omaha Biliew (33) fight for a loose ball during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
South Dakota State's Charlie Easley (30), left, and South Dakota State's Nate Barnhart (5), right, fight Iowa State's Omaha Biliew (33) for a loose ball during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Andrej Jakimovski (23) goes up for a 3-pointer agianst Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State fans cheer during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Andrej Jakimovski (23) goes up for a 3-pointer agianst Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith calls out during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) goes up for a shot agianst Washington State's Oscar Cluff (45) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) passes the ball against Drake's Conor Enright (4) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) motions after a basket against Drake during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) goes up for a layup past Washington State's Oscar Cluff (45) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup past Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) and Rueben Chinyelu (20) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) goes up for a 3-pointer against Drake during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) dunks the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Colby Garland (3) drives to the net against Washington State's Andrej Jakimovski (23) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Atin Wright (10) guards Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) dribbles against Drake's Colby Garland (3) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Atin Wright (10) dribbles against Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Oscar Cluff (45) goes up for a shot against Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) goes up for a layup past Washington State's Oscar Cluff (45) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Colby Garland (3) dribbles against Washington State's Rueben Chinyelu (20) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Nate Ferguson (24) goes up for a layup against Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Jaylen Wells (0) is guarded by Drake's Colby Garland (3) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Kevin Overton (1) goes up for a layup against Washington State's Isaac Jones (13) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) motions to the bench during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Drake at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) goes up for a layup during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Conor Enright (4) dribbles the ball during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Isaac Jones (13) goes up for a layup against Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) goes up for a shot against Washington State's Andrej Jakimovski (23) during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake head coach Darian DeVries during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Nate Ferguson (24) goes up for a layup during the first half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) goes up for a layup against Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) celebrates with fans after the Cougars defeated Drake in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) celebrates after a dunk against Washington State during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) goes up for a shot against Drake's Kevin Overton (1) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Myles Rice (2) dribbles the ball during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) is fouled between Washington State's Andrej Jakimovski (23) and Myles Rice (2) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake head coach Darian DeVries calls out during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game against Washington State at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Kymany Houinsou (31) goes up for a shot above Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Atin Wright (10) goes up for a shot against Washington State's Isaiah Watts (12) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Darnell Brodie (51), Washington State's Isaac Jones (13), Drake's Conor Enright (4) and Washington State's Kymany Houinsou (31) reach out for the rebound during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Kymany Houinsou (31), Drake's Conor Enright (4) and Drake's Kevin Overton (1) collide while reaching up for the rebound during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Isaiah Watts (12) passes the ball in front of Drake's Atin Wright (10) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State's Isaiah Watts (12) celebrates after a baskset against Drake during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Drake's Tucker DeVries (12) reacts to a call against the bulldogs beside Washington State's Myles Rice (2) during the second half of the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith embraces his wife Katie after defeating Drake to advance to the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
