Championship week for some schools is the most important time of the year. Cleveland State (the Vikings) faced off against their arch-rival Butler for the Horizon League Championship. CSU hadn't been to the big dance since 1986's magical year (when they beat Indiana) and to get back they had to win AT Butler (#17 in the nation). All the hard work all year came down to 40 minutes. It was a see-saw battle but as the last desperate Butler heave came up short the sweet sound of silence descended in the arena. CSU won the game, the conference tourney, and the right to go dancing. Whether or not they win A game let alone the entire thing is fairly immaterial. Tonight was their prize and they won it. Part of the joy of the Madness is that in many ways the Championship game is less important than the games along the way that are littered with tiny memories with less than famous schools. Let the moments of Madness continue.
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