The Northwestern men’s basketball team will compete in its first NCAA Tournament game this week.
After a historic season, Northwestern has been selected to compete in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on March 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fans celebrated across social media, and here are just a few of the best reactions. Find out the latest information on pep rallies, watch parties, and more at our NCAA Tournament Central page.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus ’83 kicked it off with a classic throwback.
We're going to the dance, boys! @NUMensBball making history! #proud #B1GCats #poundtherock #NCAA @marchmadness
ESPN commentator Mike Wilbon ’80, Trustee showed off his new merch.
The words on this shirt speak for a lot of us...congrats to @coach_collins & the Northwestern Wildcats...our heroes… https://t.co/bS0ANLRZES
Seth Meyers ’96 was relieved.
Finally! Congrats to @NUMensBball!!!
ESPN reporter Darren Rovell ’00 can't wait to get to Salt Lake City.
I've waited for this for 21 years. Salt Lake City is like Paris to me right now.
Big Ten Network host Dave Revsine ’91 shared an ode to Welsh-Ryan Arena (which is now undergoing renovation).
This is great - the last event ever in the old Welsh-Ryan Arena will be its biggest celebration. https://t.co/HEATnruwSZ
NBC News anchor Sheinelle Jones ’00 is ready to dance.
Go Cats!!! 😂🙌🏾 https://t.co/U8yPySEYov
Wildcat fans around the world tuned in for the announcement.
Ready go for #selectionsunday! #B1GCats
Who is ready for #selectionsunday !?! #PoundTheRock #B1GCats @NUMensBball #Northwestern @insidenu
My talismans are in place & prayers have been offered. I'm ready for 5:30. #selectionsunday @NUClubDC @NUAlumni… https://t.co/IGl4Ed6oow
And there may have been a little bit of suspense.
This is way too stressful @numensbball #GoCats #B1GCats
Ah the suspense. The audible gasps from the Welsh-Ryan live feed. I. Can't. Stand. It. @NUMensBball #B1GCats
.@CBSSports You all are funny. #B1GCats
But then the big reveal...
Ready to dance. #B1GCats
Followed by a collective cheer.
THEY'VE DONE IT!!!!! #B1GCats
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #B1GCATS #GOCATS @NUMensBBall
#ChicagoIsDancing @NUMensBball
Love. This. Took nearly 80 years, but finally #Northwestern is...IN https://t.co/PfxBeBr8pf
I hope some day I'm as excited for something as Jim Phillips is 🙌. Congrats to all my @NU_Sports friends! #B1GCats… https://t.co/JznFc1WlMe
Congrats to @NUMensBball on reaching their first NCAA tournament. The wait is over for 'Chicago's B1G team.' #selectionsunday
Congratulations to @NUMensBball and @coach_collins on their NCAA Tournament berth!
The cheering continues this Thursday.
It's Time! The #B1GCats will play in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Get info about the official N Zone Rally:… https://t.co/hCtcNsQFFa
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