Ben Krimmel, a senior majoring in international affairs, is a Hatchet columnist.

NCAA Tournament basketball is magical, especially when your team hasn’t been in the big dance in seven years.

But basketball nirvana is also nerve-wracking. When GW tips off against Memphis, you’ll be an anxious mess. Best take off the edge with plenty of alcohol.

Everybody wins with The Hatchet’s drinking game — a little game to help you get through GW’s first 40 minutes of March Madness.

Take a drink:

If the announcers make any political reference.

When your mom texts you asking if you are watching the game.

Every time Nemanja Mikic dribbles the ball.

Whenever announcers mention GW’s win over Creighton.

Every time a GW player pump-fakes.

Get a second drink:

If Charles Barkley says something outlandish.

Take a shot:

Any time President Barack Obama or the White House is mentioned.

Every time Mike Lonergan is shown doing a silly hand motion.

Whenever Isaiah Armwood dunks.

For every Patricio Garino steal.

Every time the announcers wax poetic about Maurice Creek’s comeback.

Finish your drink:

If anybody mentions their bracket being busted.

Stand in the shower and shotgun a Natural Ice:

Any time the announcers say Georgetown instead of GW.