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Famous Upsets in March Madness History

Relive some of the most shocking moments in NCAA Tournament history. Test your knowledge of the underdogs who defied the odds and busted brackets everywhere.0 takes

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01In the 1985 NCAA Championship Game, which 8-seed team played a "perfect game" to upset the heavily favored Georgetown Hoyas?
02Who did Jim Valvano's 6-seed NC State "Cardiac Pack" famously upset at the buzzer to win the 1983 National Championship?
03In 2018, which university became the first 16-seed in men's tournament history to defeat a 1-seed by beating Virginia?
04In the 1991 Final Four, which team handed the undefeated and powerhouse UNLV Runnin' Rebels their only loss of the season?
05What 15-seed, nicknamed "Dunk City," captivated the nation with a run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2013, starting with an upset over Georgetown?
06Which 11-seed made an improbable run to the Final Four in 2006, capped by an Elite Eight victory over 1-seed UConn?
07In a classic 1996 first-round game, which 13-seed used its unique offense to defeat defending champion UCLA?
08Led by future NBA star C.J. McCollum, which 15-seed stunned the 2-seed Duke Blue Devils in the 2012 tournament?
09In 2023, which university became the second 16-seed ever to beat a 1-seed in the men's tournament by defeating Purdue?
10In 2010, Gordon Hayward led which 5-seed on a Cinderella run to the National Championship game, upsetting teams like 1-seed Syracuse along the way?