The MARC had its surprises in the first round of the conference's men's D2 college playoffs.

After GRR went out on a limb saying Scranton was the team to beat in last week's video, and then #8 seed Towson promptly took up the challenge. It was a hard-nosed game and Towson was certainly up for it.  

Salisbury is much the same type of team, and at least GRR thought they had a shot. They battled a good Virginia side to a 40-35 decision. It was a tough game for Virginia—a long drive and missing a couple of regulars. Salisbury kicked well and since UVA were missing their regular fullback (and his backup) that set the table for the Sharks to run out to a big lead.

The Cavs rallied but it was a little too late. 

Meanwhile on the other side of the bracket, #2 Georgetown and #3 Villanova made it through. Villanova controlled the scenario against Bucknell 47-5. Georgetown got through via forfeit.