By the time you read this post, I will be on my way to witness history. This morning at 11:30 AM, the NDSU Bison will be playing in their very first NCAA men's basketball tournament against defending champions, Kansas.
For years NDSU had been a Division II school, but 5 years ago the school made the change to Division I. Many people were skeptical about the jump, questioning NDSU's ability to compete with much larger schools. There were growing pains along the way but also glimmers of hope. After a LONG 5 year waiting period, they finally became eligible for post-season play. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. They qualified for the NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility by winning the Summit League tournament earlier this month. That hasn't happened to a team since 1970. And to add to the excitement, the NCAA selection committee blessed Bison fans by putting them in the Midwest Region which happens to be playing in the Metrodome in Minneapolis. WOW, this story gets better by the moment.
For fans, alumni, students and players, the anticipation of this moment has been building all week...all month....all season....and for 5 years. Travel plans have been made, tickets have been purchased and fans are now converging. It's a sea of Yellow and Green along the streets of Minneapolis this morning. The wave is moving into the Metrodome. The stampede is coming Kansas, watch out for the Herd!
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