Chapter 157: Popularity
"Go! Brown bear! Go!"
"Go! Brown bear! Go!"
The whole stadium roared with cheers, and the fans of the University of California, Los Angeles cheered and roared with passion. The deafening sound resounded under the blue sky.
People clearly knew that the Sooners could threaten and even defeat the Bruins. They had the strength and were prepared for it, but in the end the game turned out to be one-sided. It was not because the Sooners played poorly, but because the Bruins, with their united will, performed so well that it was amazing! Even the neutral fans were no exception, blowing whistles and applauding, and the long-lasting roar showed respect for both teams.
Amid the scorching heat, Gawain and Alcorta both came to the net and shook hands after the game.
“A great match.”
The sky was filled with golden sunshine, and Gao Wen showed a bright smile, full of youthful vitality.
Alcorta looked at Gawain like this, feeling a little sad and helpless, but still replied politely.
“A great match.”
Then Gao Wen added, "I hope there will be another chance to play against each other in the next singles match."
Alcorta's wet eyes, like those of a puppy, suddenly revealed a sad expression. He glanced at Gawain resentfully, "I don't want to fight you that much anymore."
Alcorta would rather play against a power player like Thompson than a cunning and shifty player like Gawain.
I’m tired, really tired, especially mentally tired.
Alcorta's aggrieved answer made Gawain laugh heartily. He patted Alcorta on the shoulder and said, "Even if it's the finals, you don't want it?"
Alcorta: ...
His wide eyes were filled with surprise and astonishment, but Gao Wen did not stop. He took a step forward, shook hands with the referee, and then rushed towards his cheering teammates.
Only Alcorta was left standing there, reacting a little slowly: Final?
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Here, the University of California, Los Angeles defeated the University of Oklahoma and advanced to the finals first.
On the other hand, the University of Southern California and the University of Virginia are in a tough battle. These two teams happen to be the best and most stable teams in the past five years. They meet almost every year and almost every game is a fierce battle. The grudge index is almost catching up with the Los Angeles derby.
However, overall, the University of Virginia's performance this year has had obvious ups and downs, and it still lacks some absolute strength.
Despite the fierce battle, the University of Southern California successfully defeated the University of Virginia and returned to the final stage of the US Championship after a year. The final score was fixed at "4:2".
The media was immediately happy.
"The two Los Angeles heroes will meet in the final battle of the U.S. Championship!"
"Bruins vs. Trojans, the final battle is coming!"
“It’s what everyone expected! A powerful clash between the number one seed and the number two seed!”
"The final battle of the National Championship has turned into a Pac-12 civil war! The Los Angeles derby is on again!"
"The feud between Los Angeles has not yet ended, and the fourth encounter of the season is about to begin!"
"Mars hits the Earth, and Athens is about to usher in the final battle of the U.S. Championship."
“The two best teams of the season face off again!”
Boom boom boom.
Boom boom boom.
All major news media were in an uproar, with a bustling noise. It was no exaggeration to say that this was indeed a striking moment in the final battle at the Forbidden City. Whether it was the seed ranking, the history of the Los Angeles derby, or the state of this season, it was fully worthy of the level of the finals.
The local media in Los Angeles was in a state of chaos, and the verbal battles in the city derby once again showed the world the sparks of bloodshed.
"Aiming for the championship! The Trojans are looking forward to their fifth championship trophy in six years!"
This is obviously USC supporters reminding their opponents that the Trojans are the undisputed champions of the past decade, but how can UCLA supporters remain quiet? "The second matchup in three weeks, the Bruins are waiting for their opponents in the championship game."
The simple title is meaningful. The first half reminds everyone that the Bruins had just defeated their opponent in the Pac-12 Conference finals; the second half reminds everyone that the Bruins are the top seed, having seized the initiative early and waiting for the challenge of their opponent. Their kingly attitude is self-evident.
If USC is advancing to the finals for the fifth time in six years, then UCLA is the team in the best shape and strength this season.
"The season head-to-head record is '2:1', with the Bruins taking the lead."
"The Trojans handed the Bruins their only loss of the season!"
"Since the U.S. Championships, the singles have remained undefeated. The Bruins are in great form!"
“The Bruins are facing a difficult situation as they continue to lose points in doubles.”
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Supporters of the two schools attacked each other on major news media and social networking platforms. Neither side would admit defeat or give in. Within just a few hours, the smoke of gunpowder had completely filled the air, allowing the spectators to feel the different atmosphere of this decisive battle.
"A defeated general! Not worth mentioning!"
"If we can beat you once, we can beat you a second time."
Bruins fans were resolute. They had won once at home and once on neutral ground this season, and the road loss was ignored because Athens was also a neutral ground, and they had home court advantage as the No. 1 seed. Wasn't that clear enough? The Trojans refused to give in. After all, they were the only team to beat the Bruins this season, even at home. A win was a win, no question about it. Obviously, if anyone could beat the Bruins again, it would be the Trojans.
"We have Gao Wen who has been undefeated this season, what about you guys?"
"If beating some unranked guys is something to brag about, we've got a lot of material."
"Haha, no one in your team can defeat Gawain, and you're still joking."
"You have no one else except Gawain, right? Don't forget, this is a team competition."
"So are you ready? Who will face Gawain? Are you ready to send in a discarded pawn and simply give up this singles victory like a coward?"
"Who are you calling a coward?"
"Anyone who agrees is a coward!"
"Fuck! Say that again?"
"Coward, coward, coward, don't say it once, you can say it ten times or a hundred times! Coward!"
Boom! The entire social networking platform exploded. The fans were arguing with each other. There was no reason at all. As they talked, it became a quarrel. Everyone was talking about their own things. They firmly believed that the team they supported would have the last laugh. Then they started fighting on the Internet.
But there is one thing that no one can deny.
Gao Wen, remains undefeated so far this season.
If we say that in the first half of the season, Gao Wen played more as the fifth and sixth singles player, and those victories may be ignored, then the victories in the second half of the season are of completely different value. He has faced the top 20 players in the United States many times and still has a perfect record. His rising momentum has surpassed Thompson in the fall season.
No one could ignore Gawain.
The question then is, who should face Gawain ?
(End of this chapter)