The clock struck zero as guard Dupree McBrayer ran to the opposite end of the arena to celebrate with thousands of maroon and gold fans. A player who has overcome adversity in many ways, was basking in the glory of a special moment. For thousands of fans who made the trip, they waited years to see this happen. Throughout the afternoon, it felt like a Minnesota home game as fans got on their feet. A little energy and three-point shooting helped carry the Gophers to an 86-76 win over Louisville in the NCAA Tournament.
“[The] crowd was awesome, crowd was absolutely.