Ohio University redshirt junior Andrew Romanchik celebrates his victory over University of Northern Iowa junior Cody Caldwell. The Bobcats defeated the Panthers 20-18 at The Convo on Feb. 6, 2015.
Andrew Romanchik said it was a surprise. Shakur Laney didn't expect the invitation either.
Both are going to compete next week in the NCAA Tournament.
Romanchik, Laney and five other Bobcats will go to the tournament in New York City — the most Ohio participants in program history.
Neither Romanchik nor Laney automatically qualified for the NCAA Tournament because their performances at the Mid-American Conference Tournament didn't earn them the automatic bid.