During the initial stages of the NCAA Tournament, it appeared that ESPN’s Courtney Cronin might finish the first round with a flawless bracket. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Cronin’s bracket remained perfect through Thursday night and she had a strong start on Friday, prompting ESPN Radio to celebrate her success on X.
“Legendary run… @CourtneyRCronin ’s bracket is still PERFECT after 20 @MarchMadnessMBB games,” the post announced.
Legendary run…@CourtneyRCronin’s bracket is still PERFECT after 20 @MarchMadnessMBB games 😎 https://t.co/sGB69zQ8S5 pic.twitter.com/WDDB3c0TVN
— ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) March 21, 2025
Her bracket achieved an impressive 22-for-22 before encountering its first loss. Cronin had predicted that No. 11 North Carolina would pull off an upset against No. 6 Ole Miss on Friday, but that was not meant to be for her or Tar Heel supporters.
“BULLSEYE! WHAT A SHOT!” – Kevin Harlan on the call down the stretch in UNC-Ole Miss on TNT 🏀🎯🔥🎙️pic.twitter.com/VuNhjnWtU3
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 21, 2025
Cronin handled the disappointment gracefully, stating, “That was so much fun,” as she reflected on her journey on X. “A 22-0 start ain’t too shabby, either.”
That was so much fun…a 22-0 start ain’t too shabby, either.
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) March 21, 2025
For those interested, Cronin’s Final Four consists of Florida, Michigan State, Duke, and Tennessee, with the Gators predicted to defeat the Blue Devils for the championship. Only time will reveal whether her bracket will withstand the tournament’s challenges.
