Salt Lake Tribune · Mar 24, 2018
Chalk time: Blue bloods Kansas, ’Nova, Duke interrupt upsets
Duke's Grayson Allen (3) and Syracuse's Tyus Battle (25) reach for the ball during the first half of a regional semifinal game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 23, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)Call Friday the exception to what has been an extraordinarily-maddening, upset-laden March. One that showcased three powerhouse teams, each good enough to be deemed the favorite if they reach the national title game.
“But they say this time of year is survive and advance, and we were able to do that,” Kansas coach Bill Self said after his team held on for a four-point win in the Midwest Region.