Mercer's upset over Duke just broke my bracket (and probably yours, too)

Mercer&#039;s upset over Duke just broke my bracket (and probably yours, too) — (Image credit: AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

So, that just happened.

In the latest in a string of upsets that have upended the 2014 tournament, No. 14 Mercer knocked off No. 3 Duke on Friday afternoon, 78-71.

The win was Mercer's first NCAA tournament victory ever, and the team, led by Kevin Canevari, celebrated with some very fancy footwork:

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The celebration is understandable, especially considering how many Instant Bracket Masters taking part in Warren Buffett's Tournament Challenge bet against the school:

So, if you're one of the 2,185 people who still has a perfect bracket — want to be best friends?

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Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.