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The best reactions to UC Irvine’s upset victory against Kansas State

It may have been an upset, but that doesn’t mean people didn’t see this coming.

UC Irvine knocked off fourth-seeded Kansas State 70-64 on Friday, but the Anteaters were a trendy pick to get the victory after the tournament bracket was set.

Some people made reference to predicting the upset, while others shared GIFs of anteaters following the game.

Here is a sample of what people shared on social media about Irvine’s victory:



This story was originally published March 22, 2019 at 3:58 PM.

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