March Sadness: The agony of defeat in the NCAA tournament

Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) leaves the stadium after the loss to North Carolina.

Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) walks off the court after the national championship game.

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few consoles guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) in the second half of the Bulldogs' title game loss.

Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) reacts with head coach Mark Few after losing to North Carolina.

Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) reacts after a play during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) reacts after the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Oregon Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) , guard Dylan Ennis (31) and guard Payton Pritchard (3) react after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Sedee Keita, Maik Kotsar and Hassani Gravett of the South Carolina Gamecocks react late in the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) walks off the court after loosing to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Adebayo (left) and guard De'Aaron Fox (right) react in the lockeroom after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 75-73.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis (35) reacts as he and forward Edrice Adebayo (3) head to the bench in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum.

Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 75-73.

The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate defeating the Florida Gators with a score of 77 to 70 to win the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional at Madison Square Garden on March 26, 2017 in New York City.

Florida Gators forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) reacts on the bench during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Frank Mason III of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts as the Oregon Ducks celebrate their late game lead during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center.

Frank Mason III of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center.

Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) reacts against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrate their 83-59 win over the Xavier Musketeers during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at SAP Center.

Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) walks off the court after the game against the Florida Gators in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Wisconsin Badgers guard Zak Showalter (3) reacts after the Florida Gators hit a game winning shot during overtime in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden.

UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts after losing to the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Kentucky won 86-75.

UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) and guard Aaron Holiday (3) react after losing to the Kentucky Wildcats during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament at FedExForum. Kentucky won 86-75.

Baylor Bears guard Jake Lindsey (3) and forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) react on the bench during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Tyler Lewis of the Butler Bulldogs reacts as he walks off the court after being defeated by the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional.

Butler Bulldogs forward Andrew Chrabascz (45) reacts on the bench in the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. North Carolina won 92-80.

Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) reacts after losing to the Xavier Musketeers during the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.

Arizona Wildcats guard Allonzo Trier (35) and forward Lauri Markkanen (10) react after losing to the Xavier Musketeers during the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.

Purdue Boilermakers guard P.J. Thompson (11) reacts after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Kansas defeated Purdue 98-66.

Purdue Boilermakers center Isaac Haas (44) reacts from the bench during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center.

WVU coach Bob Huggins looks on against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the NCAA tournament.

West Virginia Mountaineers reacts to their 61 -58 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament West Regional at SAP Center on March 23.

Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (5) reacts during the second half against the Oregon Ducks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68.

Michigan Wolverines guard Zak Irvin (21) reacts at the end of the game against the Oregon Ducks in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center.

Cincinnati Bearcats players sob as their season comes to a close at the hands of UCLA.

Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts on the bench during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts on the bench during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

USC Trojans bench reacts during the second half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center.

Tyler Dorsey of the Oregon Ducks reacts as Jarvis Garrett of the Rhode Island Rams watches on during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Manuale Watkins (21) reacts after loosing to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Dusty Hannahs (3) reacts after loosing to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Michigan State Spartans guard Lourawls Nairn Jr. (11) walks off the court after rthe game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70.

Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) reacts at the end of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70.

Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet (11) and guard Austin Reaves (12) react after losing to the Kentucky Wildcats in the second round of the 2017 NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Rashard Kelly of the Wichita State Shockers takes off his jersey after their 62-65 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the second round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Deng Adel and Donovan Mitchell of the Louisville Cardinals react to their loss to Michigan.

Iowa State players react following the Cyclones' loss to Purdue.

Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite (25) walks off the court after the Cavaliers' loss to Florida.

Virginia center Jack Salt (center) reacts on the bench during the second half of the Cavaliers' loss against Florida.

Virginia guards Marial Shayok (4), London Perrantes (32), and Devon Hall (0) react on the bench during the second half of the Cavaliers' loss against Florida.

Saint Mary's guard Joe Rahon (25) reacts during the Gaels' loss to Arizona.

Saint Mary's players react during the Gaels' loss to Arizona.

The Middle Tennessee bench reacts after the Blue Raiders' loss to Butler.

Middle Tennessee players walk off the court after the Blue Raiders' loss to Butler.

Florida State forward Jonathan Isaac (1) reacts during the second half of the Seminoles' loss against Xavier.

Florida State players walk off the court after the Seminoles' loss to Xavier.

Northwestern guard Isiah Brown (12) hugs guard Bryant McIntosh (30) during the Wildcats' loss to Gonzaga.

Northwestern forward Nathan Taphorn (32) hugs head coach Chris Collins during the Wildcats' loss to Gonzaga.

Northwestern forward Vic Law (4) reacts during the Wildcats' loss to Gonzaga.

Northwestern coach Chris Collins is called for a technical foul after coming on to the court during the team's game against Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Villanova guard Jalen Brunson (1) walks off the court after the Wildcats' loss to Wisconsin.

Bonzie Colson of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after being defeated by the West Virginia Mountaineers 83-71 during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Matt Ryan (4) reacts after a loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. West Virginia won 83-71.

Miami Hurricanes guard Ja'Quan Newton (0) and forward Chris Stowell (35) walk off the court after the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center.

Lavone Holland II of the Northern Kentucky Norse reacts after being defeated by the Kentucky Wildcats 79-70 in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Luke Fischer and Andrew Rowsey of the Marquette Golden Eagles reacts to their 73-93 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Kyle Davis of the Dayton Flyers walks off the court after being defeated by the Wichita State Shockers 64-58 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

J.T. Adenrele and Chima Moneke of the UC Davis Aggies react after loosing to the Kansas Jayhawks 100-62.

Troy Trojans guard Wesley Person (3) reacts on the bench during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Semi Ojeleye (33) reacts after the game against the USC Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Ronnie Harrell Jr. of the Creighton Bluejays reacts as his team is defeated by the Rhode Island Rams during the first round of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Creighton Bluejays forward Cole Huff (L) and Bluejays center Justin Patton (R) react on the bench against the Rhode Island Rams in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center.

Leyton Hammonds of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the first round of the 2017 NCAA NCAA tournament.

Texas Southern's Demontrae Jefferson (3) reacts on the bench during the second half against North Carolina in a first-round game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Greenville.

Semi Ojeleye of the Southern Methodist Mustangs reacts after being defeated by the USC Trojans during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at BOK Center.

New Mexico State Aggies guard Matt Taylor (24) reacts with guard Braxton Huggins (2) after the game against the Baylor Bears in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center.

Jacksonville State's Norbertas Giga (12) walks off the floor following a first-round game against Louisville in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament Friday.

Angel Delgado of the Seton Hall Pirates hugs head coach Kevin Willard.

Jordan Washington of the Iona Gaels reacts on the bench in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Iona Gaels guard Sam Cassell Jr. (1) and Iona Gaels guard E.J. Crawford (2) react after their game against the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center.

North Dakota forward Drick Bernstine (43) reacts during the Fighting Hawks' loss to Arizona.

Florida Gulf Coast guard Brandon Goodwin (0) reacts after the Eagles' loss to Florida State.

Virginia Tech forward Zach LeDay (32) is greeted by coach Buzz Williams after fouling out during the Hokies' loss to Wisconsin.

Nevada's D.J. Fenner reacts during the Wolf Pack's loss to Iowa State.

Virginia Commonwealth guard JeQuan Lewis (1) reacts during the Rams' loss to Saint Mary's.

Vermont forward Payton Henson (35) reacts after the Catamounts' loss to Purdue.

Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) reacts after the Golden Gophers' loss to Middle Tennessee.

Maryland guard Melo Trimble reacts after the team's loss to Xavier in the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Mount St. Mary's guard Elijah Long (55) is greeted at the bench as he leaves the Mountaineers' loss to Villanova.

Vanderbilt Commodores guard Matthew Fisher-Davis (5) reacts following the 68-66 loss against the Northwestern Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea (12) reacts during the second half against the Florida Gators in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center.

South Dakota State forward Mike Daum (24) reacts during the Jackrabbits' loss to Gonzaga.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits bench reacts during the 66-46 loss against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half of the first round of the NCAA tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Bucknell guard Kimbal Mackenzie (1) reacts during the Bison's loss to West Virginia.

Winthrop Eagles guard Xavier Cooks (12) embraces his head coach Pat Kelsey after being defeated by the Butler Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Teammates Devontae Cacok and Chuck Ogbodo of the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks react on the bench against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first round of the NCAA tournament.

North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks guard Chris Flemmings (1) reacts after losing to the Virginia Cavaliers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center.

Princeton Tigers guard Myles Stephens (12) reacts in the closing moments of the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first round of the NCAA tournament at KeyBank Center.

The Princeton Tigers bench reacts after a play in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Providence Friars guard Maliek White (4) reacts in the second half against the USC Trojans in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.

Ron Trapps of the North Carolina Central Eagles reacts after being defeated by the UC Davis Aggies.

John Collins and Austin Arians of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons look on in the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats during the First Four.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward John Collins (20) reacts to defeat against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first four of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.

The Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers celebrate as New Orleans Privateers players look in disarray.