TBT 2025 Quarterfinals Recap: Best Virginia Beats Shell Shock to Advance
First, Best Virginia (West Virginia alum) defeated Shell Shock (Maryland alum) to punch its ticket to the semifinals on July 31. Up next, Eberlein Drive and Sideline Cancer will face off in the final game of the quarterfinal round.
The winners will go up against We Are D3, which defeated Fail Harder on Sunday night, and Aftershocks, a team loaded with Wichita State alumni that came out with a statement win over Heartfire to advance.
Here's a recap of Monday night's TBT action! Best Virginia 74, Shell Shock 61
Best Virginia jumped out to a strong 19-9 lead in the first quarter, but Shell Shock found its footing in the second quarter and made it an eight-point game, 32-24, at halftime. Both teams were neck and neck in the second half.
Heading into the Elam Ending — the tournament's alternate ending, in which the game clock is shut off in the fourth quarter and a target score is set — Best Virginia held a double-digit advantage, 65-54, and kept the momentum going. The target score was set for 73, but Shell Shock wasn't able to find a rhythm. Best Virginia finished things off in style.
Andre Fox led Shell Shock with 13 points off the bench. Best Virginia's James Reese V led all players with 24 points.
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TBT 2025 Quarterfinals Recap: Best Virginia Beats Shell Shock to Advance
The field has narrowed for The Basketball Tournament's $1 million prize, with the final two quarterfinal games taking place on Monday evening. First, Best Virginia (West Virginia alum) defeated Shell Shock (Maryland alum) to punch its ticket to the semifinals on July 31. Up next, Eberlein Drive and Sideline Cancer will face off in the final game of the quarterfinal round. The winners will go up against We Are D3, which defeated Fail Harder on Sunday night, and Aftershocks, a team loaded with Wichita State alumni that came out with a statement win over Heartfire to advance. Here's a recap of Monday night's TBT action! Best Virginia 74, Shell Shock 61 Best Virginia jumped out to a strong 19-9 lead in the first quarter, but Shell Shock found its footing in the second quarter and made it an eight-point game, 32-24, at halftime. Both teams were neck and neck in the second half. Heading into the Elam Ending — the tournament's alternate ending, in which the game clock is shut off in the fourth quarter and a target score is set — Best Virginia held a double-digit advantage, 65-54, and kept the momentum going. The target score was set for 73, but Shell Shock wasn't able to find a rhythm. Best Virginia finished things off in style. Andre Fox led Shell Shock with 13 points off the bench. Best Virginia's James Reese V led all players with 24 points. Stay tuned for updates. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the The Basketball Tournament Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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