“That’s Embarrassing”: NCAA Fans Get Blown Over Zach Edey, Purdue’s Unusual Defeat

A major upset was on the card for the NCAA fans today when Zach Edey’s No. 1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers received a reality check at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. A spirited and motivated Nebraska ended Purdue’s seven-game winning streak by securing an impressive 88-72 victory at home.

Following this, fans have been pouring in reactions, showing how they felt after this unexpected defeat.

How are Purdue fans reacting?

In a crazy turn of events, Nebraska swung the tides in their favor. They defeated a table-topper team after a long wait of 41 years. Consequently, while the Cornhuskers fans are ecstatic about the unanticipated win, the Boilermakers fans are out on a ring. Reactions have been pouring in by Purdue fans on social media following today’s match.

Most Boilermakers fans are simply dumbfounded. One fan commented, “I’M LOSING MY MIND!” and “PURDUEEEEUHHHH WHAT HAPPENEDUHHHH?!” On the other hand, some fans are showing some tough love to the team. Their reactions justify their emotions when they say, “Purdue finally played a real team.”

Some fans are disappointed by the loss that Purdue took in the Pinnacle Bank Arena as their comments show, “This team is different, they said. This team is better than last year’s team they said.”

At the same time, people following the Cornhuskers are also blown away by this victory. Their reactions to this win are incredibly sarcastic as well. A fan came up with a witty taunt to shoot at Purdue after their loss by reacting, “Haha Purdue. That’s embarrassing.”

While the fans are understandably showing mixed reactions as they try to grab onto the reality, let us see how Nebraska’s head coach Fred Hoiberg is reacting.

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Hoiberg’s “incredible” praise for his team

After their biggest win in nearly 40 years, Nebraska’s head coach Fred Hoiberg commended his team’s performance. He described it perfectly in just a single word– “Incredible.” In his post-match address to the media, Fred had a handful of words to show his appreciation. He said, “I’m just so proud of the guys for coming out and getting off to a really good start,” He added, “This is a huge win for our program, to come out here and knock off what I think is the best team in the country. It shows us what we’re capable of doing.”

This was unarguably a historic night for the home team. An upset of this sort surely changes the landscape of the NCAA tournament of the men’s division. This result will surely be an example for the unranked teams to show up, give their best, and reign over the best ones.

What is your reaction to this unbelievable Nebraska win? Let us know in the comments section below.

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