By Henry Kinney
For Vermonters, this doesn't happen every year, but this year Vermont’s very own UVM men’s basketball team made it into the March Madness bracket! The UVM - Florida State game happened on March 21st and was a heartbreaker. After a nail-biting first half, the score was tied and it was looking good for UVM. But into the second half, Florida State started to get a lead. Vermont just barely hung on fighting tooth and nail, but they lost by seven points with the final score being 69 Vermont and 76 Florida State.
To show our hometown support, Essex Middle School students gathered in the gym to watch Vermont. Much of the crowd was cheering for Vermont except for those who wanted a perfect bracket. All in all, UVM will fight to be a part of March Madness next year and avenge themselves against Florida State. Go Cats Go!