NCAA Tournament 2012: Winners, Losers, Heroes and Goats of Day 2

Day four of the 2012 NCAA tournament was one of the most exciting days of basketball you will ever see, with several major upsets ruining brackets everywhere.

After not a single No. 15 seed had beaten a No. 2 seed since 2001, two No. 15 seeds were victorious on Friday. Lehigh defeated Duke and Norfolk State beat Missouri in two of the most thrilling basketball games this season.

Let's look at a complete recap of the day's best and worst, and find out what's in store for the next round.

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No. 10 Purdue vs. No. 7 Saint Mary's

Final Score

Purdue 72, Saint Mary's 69

Hero: Terone Johnson

The sophomore guard led the Boilermakers with 21 points to help his team fight off a late rally by the Gaels in the second half.

Johnson shot 9-of-13 from the floor and also added four rebounds and five assists in a complete effort.

Goat: Matthew Dellavedova

The junior guard scored just 12 points in this loss to Purdue, shooting 3-of-10 from the field and 1-of-5 from the three-point line.

Dellavedova was one of the best players in the West Coast Conference this season, but his performance on Friday was one that will bother him throughout the offseason.

What's Next for Purdue

The Boilermakers will take on No. 2 seed Kansas in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 13 Ohio vs. No. 4 Michigan

Final Score

Ohio 65, Michigan 60

Hero: D.J. Cooper

The junior guard led the Bobcats with 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Cooper was also 4-of-5 from the foul line and was aggressive on offense. His leadership on the floor was crucial to the Bobcats' success in the final minutes of the game.

Goat: Tim Hardaway Jr.

The sophomore guard scored just 14 points and was a miserable 5-of-14 from the field, including a 2-of-6 performance from the three-point line. Hardaway didn't shoot well and also had four fouls, which limited his effectiveness throughout the game. 

What's Next for Ohio

The Bobcats will take on No. 12 seed South Florida in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 15 Lehigh vs. No. 2 Duke

Final Score

Lehigh 75, Duke 70

Hero: C.J. McCollum

The senior guard led Lehigh with 30 points and also added six assists and six rebounds in a complete effort against the Blue Devils. McCollum refused to let his team be defeated and his strong play was inspiring to his teammates.

Goat: Seth Curry

The junior guard scored just seven points and shot 1-of-9 from the field, including 1-of-7 from the three-point line. His poor shooting really hurt the Blue Devils' chances of winning this game.

What's Next for Lehigh

Lehigh will continue it's NCAA tournament run against No. 10 Xavier in the third round of the South Region.

No. 9 Saint Louis vs. No. 8 Memphis

Final Score

Saint Louis 61, Memphis 54

Hero: Kwamain Mitchell

Saint Louis guard Kwamain Mitchell led the team with 22 points and shot an impressive 9-of-14 from the field. His consistent play at the offensive end of the floor was huge in the Billikens' win over the Tigers.

Goat: Chris Crawford

The Memphis guard played 37 minutes, but scored just three points on 1-of-8 shooting. He was also 0-for-5 from the three-point line. Crawford's poor shooting was one reason why the Tigers' offense struggled on Friday.

What's Next for Saint Louis

Saint Louis will meet No. 1 seed Michigan State in the third round of the West Region.

No. 15 Norfolk State vs. No. 2 Missouri

Final Score

Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84

Hero: Kyle O'Quinn

The senior center had a magnificent performance for Norfolk State, leading the team with 26 points and 14 rebounds. O'Quinn made several big plays down the stretch and just dominated in the paint at both ends of the floor.

Goat: Kim English

The Missouri guard scored a mere two points and shot just 1-of-7 from the field and 0-for-5 from the three-point line.

What's Next for Norfolk State

Norfolk State's first NCAA tournament win and first victory over a ranked opponent since the school joined Division I has earned them a matchup against No. 10 seed Florida in the third round of the West Region.

No. 16 Vermont vs. No. 1 North Carolina

Final Score

North Carolina 77, Vermont 58

Hero: James Michael McAdoo

Starting in place of the injured John Henson, North Carolina forward James Michael McAdoo scored 17 points and added six rebounds and four steals in a spectacular performance.

Goat: Sandro Carissimo

Carissimo led Vermont with 11 points, but shot just 5-of-10 from the field and 1-of-3 from the three-point line. He had to play better offensively for the Catamounts to really challenge the Tar Heels.

What's Next for North Carolina

The Tar Heels will play No. 8 seed Creighton in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 14 Belmont vs. No. 3 Georgetown

Final Score

Georgetown 74, Belmont 59

Hero: Jason Clark

The Georgetown guard led the Hoyas in scoring with 21 points and shot 9-of-12 from the field, while also adding four rebounds in an impressive performance.

Goat: Kerron Johnson

The Bruins' guard scored just four points in 34 minutes and shot an awful 1-of-6 from the field. Johnson's poor offensive performance prevented Belmont from having a chance to upset the Hoyas.

What's Next for Georgetown

The Hoyas will play No. 11 seed North Carolina State in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 14 St. Bonaventure vs. No. 3 Florida State

Final Score

Florida State 66, St. Bonaventure 63

Hero: Bernard James

The Florida State forward scored 19 points and grabbed nine important rebounds to help the Seminoles avoid an upset at the hands of St. Bonaventure. James' defense was also crucial to Florida State's ability to succeed down the stretch.

Goat: Charlon Kloof

The St. Bonaventure guard played 32 minutes, but scored just six points on 1-of-6 shooting. If he had played better offensively, his team might be in the third round right now.

What's Next for Florida State

The Seminoles will play No. 6 seed Cincinnati in the third round of the East Region.

No. 10 Virginia vs. No. 7 Florida

Final Score

Florida 71, Virginia 45

Hero: Patric Young

The Florida big man scored 13 points and added seven rebounds in a dominating Gators win over Virginia. Young hit all six of his shot attempts and played exceptional defense for Florida.

Goat: Sammy Zeglinski

The Cavaliers' guard scored just eight points in 37 minutes, while shooting 2-of-10 from the three-point line. Zeglinski was the major reason why Virginia shot so poorly from the perimeter. 

What's Next for Florida

The Gators will play No. 15 seed Norfolk State in the third round of the West Region.

No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Creighton

Final Score

Creighton 59, Alabama 58

Hero: Doug McDermott

The Bluejays' forward led the team with 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a great performance to help Creighton hold off a great last-minute effort from the Crimson Tide.

Goat: Levi Randolph

The Alabama guard scored just seven points in 30 minutes, while shooting just 2-of-9 from the field. 

What's Next for Creighton

Creighton will play No. 1 seed North Carolina in the third round of the East Region.

No. 11 North Carolina State vs. No. 6 San Diego State

Final Score

North Carolina State 79, San Diego State 65

Hero: Richard Howell

The Wolfpack forward scored 22 huge points in North Carolina State's impressive win over San Diego State. Howell shot 10-of-12 from the field and played spectacular defense against the Aztecs.

Goat: Xavier Thames

The San Diego State guard played 36 minutes, but only scored five points on 2-of-8 shooting and was a non-factor throughout the game.

What's Next for North Carolina State

The Wolfpack will play No. 3 seed Georgetown in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 11 Texas vs. No. 6 Cincinnati

Final Score

Cincinnati 65, Texas 59

Hero: Yancy Gates

The Bearcats' forward scored 16 points and excelled at the defensive end of the floor, with 10 rebounds and three blocks.

Goat: Myck Kabongo

The Texas guard was one of the best players in the Big 12 Conference this season, but in 36 minutes against the Bearcats, he scored just two points on 0-of-6 shooting. The Longhorns didn't have a chance with Kabongo playing so poorly.

What's Next for Cincinnati

The Bearcats will play No. 3 seed Georgetown in the third round of the East Region.

No. 15 Detroit vs. No. 2 Kansas

Final Score

Kansas 65, Detroit 50

Hero: Thomas Robinson

Kansas' star forward scored 16 points and grabbed a team high 14 rebounds in a great performance. Robinson dominated at both ends of the floor and shot 7-of-13 from the free-throw line.

Goat: Chase Simon

Detroit guard Chase Simon scored just six points on 2-of-11 shooting against the Jayhawks. The Titans needed his outside shooting to be solid if they wanted to upset Kansas, but he couldn't deliver.

What's Next for Kansas

Kansas will play No. 10 seed Purdue in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 10 Xavier vs. No. 7 Notre Dame

Final Score

Xavier 67, Notre Dame 64

Hero: Tu Holloway

The Xavier guard was the biggest reason for the Musketeers' upset win over the Fighting Irish. Holloway scored 25 points off the bench on 10-of-15 shooting.

Goat: Jerian Grant

The Notre Dame guard scored 11 points, but shot just 4-of-13 from the floor against Xavier. If Grant was more productive on offense, the Fighting Irish could have escaped with a win.

What's Next for Xavier

Xavier will play No. 15 seed Lehigh in the third round of the South Region.

No. 12 South Florida vs No. 5 Temple

Final Score

South Florida 58, Temple 44

Hero: Victor Rudd Jr.

The Bulls' forward really played well on Friday night and helped the South Florida offense score 43 points in the second half, after the team scored just 15 in the first 20 minutes.

Rudd scored 17 points and hit four three-point shots to ignite the Bulls' offense.

Goat: Ramone Moore

The Temple guard was a major reason why the Owls shot just 35 percent from the field. Moore made just two of his 10 shot attempts and scored only five points.

What's Next for South Florida

South Florida will play No. 13 seed Ohio in the third round of the Midwest Region.

No. 16 LIU Brooklyn vs. No. 1 Michigan State

Final Score

Michigan State 89, LIU Brooklyn 67

Hero: Draymond Green

The Michigan State star achieved a triple-double on Friday night with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. It was a dominating performance from the senior forward, and LIU just had no answer for his size and strength in the paint.

Goat: Michael Culpo

In 32 minutes of play, Culpo scored just three points on 1-of-7 shooting. If LIU Brooklyn were to have a legitimate chance of upsetting Michigan State, Culpo had to shoot well from the outside.

What's Next for Michigan State

Michigan State will play No. 9 seed Saint Louis in the third round of the West Region.