Adam Schenk leads the Valspar Championship in Florida after the second round with a score of eight-under par, one shot ahead of Kramer Hickok. Schenk has played in 10 consecutive weeks of tournaments and is preparing to become a father in a little over a month. Jordan Spieth is two shots behind Schenk after shooting a 70 in the second round. The weekend will feature college players Nick Gabrelcik and Ludwig Aberg. In LIV Golf Tucson, Marc Leishman leads the first of three rounds with a score of 65 at The Gallery, followed by Joaquin Niemann, Louis Oosthuizen, and David Puig one shot behind. The Match Play Championship was held at The Gallery in 2007 and 2008. Meanwhile, Mississippi’s Department of Human Services has argued that Brett Favre should remain in a lawsuit aimed at recovering misspent welfare money. Finally, Fairleigh Dickinson shocked top-seeded Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, becoming the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game after UMBC’s upset over Virginia five years ago.
Fairleigh Dickinson Makes History: Stuns No.1 Seed Purdue in March Madness
In a stunning victory that will go down in NCAA history, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) has become the second No. 16 seed team ever to defeat a No. 1 seed team in the NCAA Tournament. FDU defeated top-seeded Purdue 63-58 in a thrilling first-round game. The Knights’ victory is only the second in the history of the NCAA Tournament, the first being the historic victory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) against Virginia in 2018.
FDU’s win was a team effort, with Sean Moore leading the charge with 19 points. The Knights’ relentless and hustling defense did not let Purdue’s 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey get into his rhythm. Purdue’s coach, Matt Painter, lamented another early March Madness exit for the Boilermakers, who were looking to make history but lost to the shortest team in the tournament.
FDU’s giant-killing performance joins the list of New Jersey colleges that have made waves in March Madness. The Knights pulled off the mammoth upset just a day after No. 15 seed Princeton ousted No. 2 seed Arizona. A year ago, Saint Peter’s beat No. 2 seed Kentucky in overtime and became the first 15-seed to reach the Elite Eight.
The NCAA Tournament is one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in the U.S., and March Madness has a special place in the hearts of sports fans. The tournament is known for upsets, and FDU’s victory will go down in history as one of the biggest. The Boilermakers had hoped to make a deep run in the tournament, but FDU had other plans.
FDU’s shocker has come five years after UMBC’s victory over Virginia, and the win has rekindled memories of that historic game. Ryan Odom, who coached UMBC that season and now coaches Utah State, said that the win over Virginia was a memory that will last a lifetime. The Knights have now added to that memory by making history and shocking the college basketball world.
In conclusion, FDU’s victory is a testament to the fact that anything can happen in March Madness. The tournament is known for its surprises, and FDU’s giant-killing performance will go down in history as one of the biggest upsets of all time. The Knights will now move on to the next round of the NCAA Tournament, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see what they can achieve next.
Pitino’s Future Uncertain after Iona’s Knockout, St. John’s Speculation Arises
After his team, the Iona Gaels, were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by UConn, Rick Pitino addressed rumors that he might become the next head coach for St. John’s. The Hall of Famer insisted that he doesn’t know if he has coached his last game with the Gaels. However, he previously praised St. John’s President, Rev. Brian Shanley, who had previously worked at Providence, where Pitino first made a mark in the Big East. Pitino’s future plans remain unclear as he refrains from disclosing any information about his next move.
Mississippi Agency Asks Court to Deny Favre’s Requests to be Removed from Welfare Lawsuit
A lawsuit is seeking to recover misspent welfare money, which was meant to help low-income Mississippi residents, but instead were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people. Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has requested to be removed from the list of more than 30 defendants in the civil suit. Court filings by the Department of Human Services suggest that Favre has failed to make solid legal arguments for his removal and the judge should ignore his “diatribe”.
No. 1 South Carolina Advances to the Next Round of Women’s NCAA Tournament
The No. 1 seeded South Carolina Gamecocks kicked off the women’s NCAA Tournament with a dominant victory over No. 16 seed Norfolk State, winning by a score of 72-40. The Gamecocks improved their overall record to 33-0, with a 39-game winning streak dating back to their run to the NCAA title in 2019. Zia Cooke led the Gamecocks with 11 points, and they now look ahead to face No. 8 seed South Florida for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Former Green Bay Packer’s Wide Receiver Allen Lazard Signs Four-Year Deal with New York Jets
The New York Jets have signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Allen Lazard, to a four-year contract worth $44 million, with $22 million guaranteed. Lazard will reunite with Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who worked with him in Green Bay from 2019-21. There are also rumors of Lazard rejoining quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who announced his intention to play for the Jets this year. Lazard is coming off his best NFL season, where he had personal highs with 60 catches, 788 yards receiving, and six touchdowns.
Schenk Leads Valspar Tournament
Adam Schenk is getting results for the 10th straight week as he leads the Valspar Tournament. Schenk made birdie on half of his holes to shoot 8-under 63, giving him a one-shot lead over Keegan Bradley and Max Homa at Innisbrook. The tournament was delayed for three hours because of storms, and the second round won’t be completed until Saturday.
Adam Schenk Leads Valspar Championship
Adam Schenk, who is playing in his 10th consecutive week of tournaments, is leading the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida. Schenk shot a 69 in the second round, taking his total to eight-under par, one shot ahead of Kramer Hickok. Schenk’s wife is expecting their first child in just over a month, which is why he is participating in as many tournaments as possible. Jordan Spieth had a 70 and was two shots behind Schenk. The weekend will feature college players Nick Gabrelcik and Ludwig Aberg.
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