It was the free throws after all

Final Four
Four #1 seeds, although historic, just didn’t seem to entice, but last weekends games certainly delivered… UNC down by 28 with only 12 points? Memphis snippin’ free throws left and right. UCLA destroyed on D? Even though I had Memphis in the championship game in my bracket, as I saw the competition, I just didn’t think they had it. UNC seemed strong throughout the tourney, until Kansas just blew it up from the gates, but one of the best 1 on 1 match-ups took place in the championship game.

Championship Matchup
Kansas and Memphis put on quite a show during the championship game. The back and forth rhythm was a splendor to watch. With Kansas cutting the hoop so well, they seemed the stronger team, but they just couldn’t snip from the outside and that’s what kept Memphis close throughout.

With Memphis up by ten and two minutes left (even though I could’ve cared less of the outcome) I got a little trembly for Memphis – they had never won, Kansas had couple titles under their belt. Then it began…

The Fouls and the Free Throws
A record breaking win-wise season had come down to the very weakness that had lightly plagued them throughout the season. Free throws were their last demise, and when the game was tied; the second Memphis went into overtime – that’s when they lost.