We continue with the Midwest region...
First Round
(16) Portland State over (1) Kansas
16 seeds can win in this tournament. Kansas messed up a good thing, especially changing their font this year. Throw it back, Chalkers!
(9) Kent State over (8) UNLV
Golden Flashes move on. The Rebels may as well have flasing lights and a scrolling marquee on their backs.
(12) Nova over (5) Clemson
In a touchy battle, with Nova's unequal shoulder stripes and Clemson's uniform being marred by their terrible shoulder panels.
(4) Vandy over (13) Siena
Not sure what Siena is doing with lots of yellow and white, and thank goodness Vandy didn't go with the home gold's, cuz they have the shoulder panels!
(11) K-State over (6) USC
In a matchup that Nike was moist over, K-State takes the cake (say that 10 times fast) with a slightly sharper edge.
(14) Cal-State Fullerton over (3) Wisconsin
CSF with the more classic look here.
(7) Gonzaga over (10) Davidson
Zags on thin ice, though, with the thick trim.
(2) G'Town over (15) UMBC
Hoyas switching to the SOD just in time, as UMBC would have made this a tougher decision.
Second Round
(9) Kent State over (16) Portland State
In a weak matchup, Kent State's bolder look prevails. Not much more to say here!
(12) Nova over (4) Vandy
Nova's color scheme is just bolder and more pleasant to look at. Vandy's font is boring and a little small. Let's see an SOD with "Vandy" on the chest!
(11) K-State over (14) Cal-State Fullerton
Too loud with the "Fullerton". K-State a much crisper look.
(2) G'Town over (7) Gonzaga
Gonzaga's trim is too thick. They had a better shot a few years back when we were still amazed at their success. Perhaps it's gone to their heads in the uni department. G'Town's home grays and paisley are tight, and look good with the SOD unis.
Sweet 16
(12) Nova over (9) Kent State
Weak matchup - Kent State is too busy with the side panels. Nova has a crisp look and I continue to love their color scheme. I hope no one is sensing a Philly bias here.
(11) K-State over (2) G'Town
It's Nike vs. Nike. SOD vs. SOD. I think the deciding factor was how the Hoyas' unis are a little off with the side panels. Sure, the paisley is there, but it's almost too bland. K-State is simple and dynamic.
Elite 8
(12) Nova over (11) K-State
Kudos to the risky double-colored shoulder stripes for Nova. Still manages to be simple and crisp. K-State bows out here being a little too boring - there's no real distinction in their unis, and the K-State novelty has worn off.
Midwest Region Winner
Villanova
Close Runner-Ups
K-State, G'Town
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