Watch Furman fans go wild after upset win of No. 4 seed UVA in March Madness

Every year it happens, there’s a first-round upset that becomes one of the lasting images of the NCAA Tournament, and this year Furman has driven that flag into the ground.

The No. 13 seed Furman Paladins have toppled the No. 4 seed and Sweet 16 favorite Virginia Cavaliers in the most March Madness way imaginable.

Long-distance shooting, steals, and near buzzer-beaters that could make fans hearts stop while everything moved in slow motion were on the menu for Furman’s unlikely upset of the Cavaliers.

With a huge statement win, Furman made up for 43 years of futility and frustration from being left out of the NCAA Tournament.

And when that buzzer sounded, and the win was in the books, the Furman basketball team took to the court to celebrate their momentous triumph.

If you think the team’s celebration was special, wait until you see how some of Furman’s fans (and maybe some who just bet on Furman) reacted to the win.

If you ever wondered why the NCAA Tournament is called March Madness, this is precisely the reason why.

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Anything can happen, every team can win, and every dream can be realized or crushed in the space of mere seconds.