Chapter 65
At 7 p.m. that day, after a rest, the members of the University of Kangxi took a car from the hotel to the competition venue.
An hour later, their game against San Diego State will be played at Riverside Stadium.
On the way there, they heard the news that in a game just ended in New York, Georgetown University was defeated 62-61 by the 14th seed Moorhead University, which broke the first upset of this year's NCAA tournament.
Monroe played poorly in this game, only contributing 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Play is really important in this kind of solo competition.
Georgetown University is out, so that there are only four teams left in the Big East, and the pressure on the shoulders of Concordia University has increased.
In the Hebian District Stadium, the stadium that can accommodate 40,000 people is already full.
On one side are the fans of the University of Connecticut, and on the other side are the fans of San Diego State University, forming a large oval around the entire stadium.
There are gaps in the history and status of the schools on both sides, but the number of fans in this game is evenly matched.
When Tang Tian and Walker walked into the stadium, they could feel the enthusiasm from the fans on both sides, which was much more enthusiastic than during the regular season or even the championship game.
This is a real life and death battle.
Different from the previous game, because there is no home and away division, the players of the two teams were introduced successively.
The opening ceremony at this time became much more interesting than before.
The first to be introduced were the players of the University of Concord. Smith, Oriarch, Tang Tian, and Lamb were almost all booed when they played. They were all fans from San Diego State University. Only when Walker was introduced to the game. , The cheers of the University of Kangxi fans overshadowed the boos on the opposite side.
When the San Diego State players came out, the situation was completely reversed, and Leonard's appearance was evenly matched by cheers and boos.
This is a classic scene of the NCAA championship. Whether it is the booing side or the cheering side, they are all exhausted. This pre-game contest is also the fans cheering for their respective home teams.
"Connecticut Huskies!"
The members of the University of Concord formed a group before the game, overlapping each other and shouting slogans.
"beep!"
There was a long whistle from the sidelines, and the starters of the two teams appeared one after another.
The fans at the scene could not sit still at all, and all stood up to watch the game.
In such a big atmosphere, sitting is definitely not able to sit still.
Oriarch and Wright's jump ball, the former set the ball back to Kang's half court, officially kicked off the game.
Walker took the ball to the frontcourt, and Leonard directly marked it.
Although one of the two played a point guard and the other a power forward, Leonard, like Tang Tian, was a swinging No. 4 from the No. 3 position, and the speed was not slow.
Walker continuously changed directions to try to break through, but Leonard's excellent wingspan and his big hands basically blocked his route.
Tang Tianti wanted to give the pick and roll, but Leonard directly grabbed the position and didn't give him a chance.
Walker took a step to accelerate and rushed to the basket, and Leonard was chasing him from behind.
Walker jumped to the basket and shot, Leonard reached out to block, and he received the ball with a lever.
But at this moment, Leonard's big left hand came over for a second interference, and Walker's shot was obviously out of angle.
After the ball was released, it slipped out of the basket, and Leonard successfully prevented Walker's breakthrough.
The cheers of the San Diego State University fans at the scene.
Walker is the offensive core of Kangda, and if the Walker Kangda attack is prevented, more than half of it will be abolished!
After Tang Tian watched this round, he basically knew what he knew. In terms of defense alone, even the current Leonard was better than him.
This is also to be expected. Peak Leonard's defense is a red skill in the system. It is two stops higher than his individual defense, and it is also the strongest defensive skill.
The University of Cornell retreated quickly and did not give San Diego State a chance to fast break.
Tang Tian marked Leonard in the frontcourt, Leonard held the ball with his back, and chiseled in by hitting Tang Tian.
The two are close in height, but Leonard is 4 kg heavier than Tang Tian, and he obviously wants to take advantage of this.
However, Tang Tian's confrontation was stronger than he imagined, and his continuous hard chiseling did not advance as expected.
This is one of the reasons why the NCAA has become the most upset game. You have to fight your opponent to decide the outcome, but you are playing against most opponents for the first time. The understanding of the opponent can only rely on the data analysis of the coaching staff. This is a completely different concept than the truth.
Unable to hit hard, he chose to turn around and lean back.
His offense is a bit richer than Butler's.
Tang Tian also knew this, judged it well, and saved it to interfere.
"boom!"
Leonard's back was wide.
Tang Tian also defended Leonard's attack!
This time it was the turn of the Concordia fans to cheer.
After you sang and our side came on stage, not only did the players on the court confront each other, but the fans on the sidelines also did not give in an inch.
Auriarch protects the defensive rebound.
During the fight, Wright made a small push and shove. Auriarch got angry after controlling the ball, but Wright quickly retreated to the half court.
Concord University's offense, Walker faced Leonard again in the frontcourt, this time he did not attack, but made tactical gestures while controlling the ball.
Tang Tian mentioned that the three-point line is used for pick-and-rolls, and Leonard is close to defending. His defense is clean, but he is under a lot of pressure.
Walker continued to take a step forward with speed and slammed into it, and Leonard chased behind him.
Similar scenes, cheers from San Diego State University fans are about to come out.
But at this moment, Lamb on the weak side took advantage of Smith and Tang Tian's cover, Walker threw the ball back, and Lamb made a pull-up jumper to catch the ball.
"Shh!"
The ball hit the net.
Like Walker said last night, he's not just fighting alone!
The cheers from the San Diego State University fans were forced back, and there was a burst of cheers from the University of Connecticut fans.
The offense of San Diego State University, Leonard and Franklin's off-ball pick-and-roll, after the disassembly, Leonard cuts to the basket and the guard passes the ball.
"Snapped!"
The ball was successfully predicted by Tang Tian, who directly cut off the defender's pass.
Kangda pushed back, Walker received the ball and attacked the frontcourt. There was a confrontation with Franklin. After the confrontation, the air tie rod sent the ball into the basket!
4 to 0!
Although Kangda didn't score in the first round, it quickly entered the state.
This ball also completely mobilized the emotions of the University of Concord fans.
Although the opposite is the fans of San Diego State University, but their small universe has been unstoppable.
"Defense! Defense!"
In the cheers of the audience, Lamb helped to defend Franklin and succeeded in stealing the opponent again!
Kangda's fast break.
Leonard's ball retreated quickly, blocking Walker's layup angle.
Walker didn't even think about pushing hard, turned around and passed the ball to Lamb who was following up, and Lamb then waved his hand to Tang Tian, who was following up on the other side.
An open shot opportunity.
Tang Tian received the ball and shot directly.
"Shh!"
With the knife in his hand, Tang Tianwen steadily hit the first three-pointer of the game at Kangda!
7 to 0!
Kangduo is blooming, and the offensive is like a tide!
Thanks to Xiaoxiaoxin driver, Xingfeng Xiaoye, and Fengyan Qilin for their rewards!