Okay, so I was digging into Duke’s first-round losses in the NCAA tournament, and man, it’s a wild ride. Let me walk you through what I did.
Started with the Obvious
First, I fired up Google. Just typed in “Duke first round losses NCAA tournament”. I wanted a quick overview, you know? To see how many times it’s actually happened.
Getting Organized
Then, I grabbed a pen and paper. Yeah, I’m old school like that. I like to jot down notes, helps me keep things straight. I started a list, marking down each year they lost in the first round.
- Year: XXXX
- Opponent: XXX
- Score: XX-XX
Deep Dive into Each Game
This is where it got interesting. I didn’t just want the scores. I wanted the story. So, I went back to Google and searched for each specific game. Like, “Duke vs. [Opponent] 1996”. I read through old game recaps, articles, anything I could find. Really tried to get a feel for what happened. Were they favorites? Was it a huge upset? Any controversies?
Filling in the Blanks
As I read, I added more details to my notes. Things like key players, coaching decisions, maybe even some quotes from players or coaches after the game. It was like putting together a puzzle, piece by piece.
Putting it All Together
Finally, I looked over my notes. I was feeling the painful moment. It’s all there – the dates, the opponents, the scores, and the stories behind each of those shocking first-round * I had a clearer image about what happened.
