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Wright State hopes its surprise season can become a Cinderella story in March Madness
Wright State, picked seventh in the Horizon League, finished 23-11 and won the title after a come-from-behind 66-63 victory, led by tourney MVP TJ Burch.
- After winning the Horizon League title, Wright State celebrates with festivities before facing Virginia in the NCAA First Round on Friday, March 20, in Philadelphia.
- After a 15-18 season that saw 6 of 12 projected returnees transfer, outside expectations for the team were low, according to the coach's efforts to rebuild through summer cohesion.
- After a mid-December turning point against Miami , the Raiders won seven straight games, four without injured freshman guard Michael Cooper.
- Wright State, the 14 seed in the Midwest, now faces Virginia for a chance to reach round two after the team was named the conference's coach of the year. The team’s depth and recent success highlight their NCAA challenge.
- With previous Horizon League titles in 2018 and 2022, the program's March run could boost its national profile and momentum, as Sargent notes, 'We're the deepest team in the league.
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Wright State hopes its surprise season can become a Cinderella story in March Madness
Wright State coach Clint Sargent watched quietly as his players bounced and weaved their way through the team circle to celebrate their unexpected Horizon League Tournament title.
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