Division II Bowie State made headlines in the preseason on Thursday. The Bulldogs pulled off an upset, defeating a Division I team that’s made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
They defeated D1 Hampton of the Coastal Athletic Association. The Bulldogs’ win over the Pirates erupted on social media, while multiple MLB postseason games and an NFL game also took place.
“Bowie State, who was picked second-to-last in the CIAA, travels down to Hampton and upsets the Pirates in Ivan Thomas’ DI head coaching debut,” Mid-Major Madness posted.
Noah Farrakhan misses the game-tying layup at the buzzer.
Bowie State who was picked second-to-last in the CIAA travels down to Hampton and upsets the Pirates in Ivan Thomas’ DI head coaching debut.
It’s only an exhibition but it’s still the epitome of brutality. pic.twitter.com/3DQQwoTuqa
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) October 18, 2024
Naturally, when word of the upset got out, college basketball fans and otherwise sprang to react.
Hampton loses a buy game to Bowie State. The epitome of brutality.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 18, 2024
I love my Bowie State Bulldogs.
A town that holds a special spot in my heart. Interned for the Baysox in college, met some amazing people.
Happy for @thevoiceofevan too.
— Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) October 18, 2024
Great win for Bowie State!!! https://t.co/UB9vKRwUyU
— Dennis Marshall (@mar5hallhoops) October 18, 2024
I need to understand how @Hampton_MBB takes a L to Bowie state. I know it’s pre season but that’s a No no
— Kwame Morgan (@kwamemorgan) October 18, 2024
It might be preseason, but upsets are still upsets.
