Match point

Chapter 124 Entering Athens
California State Polytechnic University, an NCAA Division II team, has [-] wins and [-] losses in the season. It is difficult for both the overall strength and the strongest players to pose a threat.

Facing such an opponent, the Bruins, the favorite to win the championship, simply and neatly defeated their opponent "4:0", ushering in a good start to the National Championship with a complete victory.

Judging from the results, all four games were won, without giving any chance to the opponent; but judging from the process, the top seed still seems a bit slow.

Doubles, smooth sailing.

Gao Wen, it's remarkable - the two sets only allowed the opponent to win three games, and it took 43 minutes to win quickly.

The problem still lies with Thompson and Geelong, both players are still adjusting their status, both of them accidentally lost a set; but fortunately, the opponent’s impact was limited, they still quickly gained a foothold, and both of them won the game. Three sets to win.

As the absolute main force, Thompson and Geelong are fully present throughout the season, and they are often important roles in the charge. After a long season of training and testing, physical strength and energy are under double pressure. How to adjust the state to meet the challenge of the crazy May colors is indeed is a puzzle.

However, despite the fluctuating state, they finally won, which is the most important thing; more importantly, this is only the first round, and they still have time.

"...Gao Wen is really in good condition..."

"I think the most rare thing about Gao Wen is that he can hold the scene. No matter what the game is, he can withstand the pressure. Not only has he maintained a record of unbeaten victories this season, but he is always decisive and firm enough to score key points in key rounds..."

"That's right, last time we played against the Trojans, Gawain played against Sacramento, that game was really classic..."

Chattering and bustling.

The game is over, but the atmosphere is still boiling. The joyful expressions weave a lively scene, and the sunset that fills the sky is also boiling with it. Gao Wen's name is often mentioned, even with Gu Xiao Follow along and be happy.

This is a scene that Gu Xiao is not familiar with, but surprisingly, he does not dislike it.

"Gao Wen did really well today." Gu Xiao said cautiously——

Surrounded by unfamiliar faces who met for the first time, no one even talked to him, and he was not sure whether his words were appropriate.

Then I saw smiles on the faces.

"Of course!"

"It's not just good, it's perfect."

"I don't think it's a problem for Gao Wen to be the first singles player. He is more suitable for difficult situations than Geelong."

"Now I'm looking forward to Gao Wen's singles performance in the US Championship, haha."

"It's really worth looking forward to."

Gu Xiao just said a word, and then received so many responses, he could clearly feel the friendliness and enthusiasm coming from all directions, which was something he had never felt in four years of college life, Gu Xiao, who has always been a lone ranger It seems that for the first time, I feel that there are other aspects of college life.

Just throwing out a sentence of "Up! Brown Bear! Up", or a sentence of "Gao Wen", can easily shorten the distance, and feel the intimacy and enthusiasm in an instant.

Then, the scene of everyone on the court raising their arms and cheering and cheering appeared in his mind, and all the strangers were firmly united because of a game, and Gu Xiao seemed to be able to understand.

After thinking about it, Gu Xiao asked a question, "What exactly is Crazy May?"

"Oh man, haven't you been in?"

"It's okay, it's okay, there's still time to join us this year."

"Bro, welcome to May Madness!"

One by one, they bumped into Gu Xiao's shoulder affectionately, teasing and joking. Although Gu Xiao was very unaccustomed to it, the smile on the corner of his mouth could not help but rise.

buzzing.

buzzing.

The campus of UCLA is buzzing, and the entire North American continent is also embracing the carnival as the May Madness is slowly kicking off.

After beating California State Polytechnic University in the first round, the Bruins easily defeated UC San Diego with a score of "4:0" in the second round, advancing to the third round without any suspense.

Compared with the first round, UC San Diego is stronger, but the Bruins are slowly getting on the right track. Geelong, Thompson, and Gawain all won in two sets, and the doubles were also two games. , and even Gawain gave away a donut.

In order to ensure the status of the players, Macdonald, Bremer and Sale also played one and a half sets. Although they did not finish the game, they were all the ones with the upper score, and they could really feel the exuberance of the team. Vitality has clearly entered the rhythm and state of May Madness.

After two rounds of competition, UCLA successfully entered the top [-] without any suspense, and won the ticket to enter the second stage of May Madness. Then, together with the other [-] teams that also successfully advanced, Heading towards the venue of this year's National Championship.

Georgia, Athens.

The Athens mentioned here is not Athens of Greece, but a small city located in Georgia in the south of the North American continent, also called Athens.

In Georgia, the most famous city is undoubtedly Atlanta.

Here, it used to be the center of the Civil Rights Movement and hosted the Summer Olympics; at the same time, it is also one of the favorite living cities for rich people in North America. The pleasant climate, comfortable environment and rich entrepreneurial opportunities allow this city to carry history Weight while also exuding youthful vitality.

Of course, thanks to the relevant tax incentives of the Georgia government, countless Hollywood movies have also chosen to be filmed here, such as "The Avengers" and "The Walking Dead".

Athens, located less than an hour's drive northeast of Atlanta, has preserved the long history of this land in an antique way. It was the earliest residence of Indians, and it is still one of the most important residences of Indians. .

Just like Athens, Greece, soil and buildings are used here to record the traces of time, reminding people not to forget history.

Although it is a small city, Athens has always been the most loyal partner of the NCAA.

It, known as the city of private schools, has three public high schools, eight private middle schools and six public/private universities despite its small size.Until now, there are still traditional aristocratic families who send their children here to receive private education.

It is precisely because the NCAA has had many cooperations with Athens in the early years, and Athens can be seen participating in every reform.

In 1977, the NCAA formally adjusted and gradually formed the existing competition system. The first 13 years of the National Championships were all held in Athens. Later, after adjustments, they left Athens every three years and went to other cities to hold them. Later, this rule was abolished. Every year, the competition is open to applications and fair competition.

But despite this, Athens is still the most mature venue, and the National Championship still favors this city. This year is the third time in the past five years that it has come to Athens.

　Fourth more.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)