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Hold on to your slingshots, Shockers. You'll need 'em at least once more.
Wichita State, as you surely know, is now headed to the Final Four after beating Ohio State 70-66. The Shockers' run as a 9-seed includes two Giant Killer victories -- over No. 1 Gonzaga and the second-seeded Buckeyes. Now they are the fourth Giant Killer to reach the Final Four since 2006.
In Atlanta, they'll face the winner of the Midwest Regional, either Louisville or Duke. So how have the Shockers reached this point? And, more importantly, which matchup is preferable as they try to extend their season by a game?
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