Terrell Burden got a shoulder past his defender and pushed into the paint, locking in on the rim for a chance to move Kennesaw State within reach of its first-ever NCAA Tournament win.
<div class="at-above-post addthis tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/nunges-block-seals-xaviers-win-over-kennesaw-st-in-ncaas/"></div>GREENSBORO, N.C (AP) Terrell Burden got a shoulder past his defender and pushed into the paint, locking in on the rim for a chance to move Kennesaw State within reach of its first-ever NCAA Tournament win. Instead, Xavier’s Jack Nunge descended on him to make the play that capped the Musketeers’ late defensive surge […]<! AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get the excerpt ><div class="at-below-post addthis tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/nunges-block-seals-xaviers-win-over-k
Jack Nunge blocked Terrell Burden’s driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw State to escape with a 72-67 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket is now revealed. Action will begin Thursday after first four games taking place Tuesday and Wednesday for the men’s tournament.