They don’t call it “madness” for nothing.

“WELCOME TO THE MADNESS, FOLKS!”

“I legit just picked my jaw up off the floor,” one user commented.

Amarr Knox #1 of the Alabama State Hornets celebrates with teammates after making the final shot during the second half in the First Four game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at University of Dayton Arena on March 18, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.

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Another wrote, “God I love March.”

It wasn’t the only win for a Southern school on the opening night of play.

Though they nabbed the No.

1 ranking, the Tigers have lost three of their last four games despite starting the season 27-2.

Will Alabama State be the Cinderella team at this ball?