Sweet 16 Final Round, Games 7 & 8

Today was the last day of the sweet sixteen matches, and it was apparent that all the teams remaining were hoping to make it to the Elite Eight. However, only two could triumph and move on to try to become 2011 Glove Madness Champion.

First Matchup:

IN vs INPF

The first round today pitted two opponents who consider themselves longtime rivals and the most comparable matchup so far – our #2 seed Gloveworks Powder-Free Nitrile (INPF) against our #3 seed Gloveworks Nitrile (IN). With such history between these two and both gloves being Industrial Grade nitrile and resistant to the same chemicals and tough applications, the crowd was going crazy hoping to see a heated match. Unfortunately for the fans, the game started out slow with neither team able to score against the other’s almost identical defenses. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the tables began to turn with INPF having cleaner moves due to being Powder-Free. In the end, IN’s game just became messy in comparison. Gloveworks Powder-Free Nitrile will now face Gloveworks HD Latex in the Elite Eight on Monday, March 28th.

Winner: Gloveworks Powder-Free Nitrile (INPF)

Second Matchup:

XNPF vs X3

The 2011 Glove Madness games continued as #1 seed Xtreme Powder-Free Nitrile (XNPF) took on the #4 seed Xtreme X3 Nitrile (X3). The rookie X3 team, new to the Xtreme bracket, has been very vocal leading up to today’s match. “We’re the new guys, the hot shots, and we’re gonna go out there and show how it’s done. Our 3mil Thin-wall Technology keeps us lean to show off our amazing dexterity and durability.” But on the courts the XNPF team dominated showing why they are the best in the Xtreme division. “We knew going into it that it would be a difficult match but we focused on all the things that made our XNPF team so great: the strength of our 4mil Nitrile, our Micro-Textured surface for that non-slip grip, and all for a great value. The Xtreme Powder-Free Nitrile will take on Xtreme Nitrile Extra-Long in the Elite Eight tomorrow, Friday March 25th.

Winner: Xtreme Powder-Free Nitrile (XNPF)