The VA loss also wasn't even a 'classic' because there was no drama at the end or anything. They flat out got smoked.
**2022 NCAA Tourney Thread** (including play-ins)
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The VA loss also wasn't even a 'classic' because there was no drama at the end or anything. They flat out got smoked.
Ah yes I forgot about that one and of course the original Richmond over Syracuse.ISU was the 4th 2 seed to lose to a 15.
I remember watching Santa Clara beat 'Zona. Steve Nash who is listed as a reserve on sports reference hit some big free throws late iirc.
History of 2 seeds vs. 15 seeds in March Madness
The 15-2 March Madness upset is rare, but it happens enough that we shouldn't be shocked when it does. Here's the history of 15-seeds vs. 2-seeds in the NCAA tournament.www.ncaa.com
I think ISU-Hampton might have been the largest spread of the four 2/15's until Missouri's line was higher and surpassed it.
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All the more reason to talk about it though. It wasn't some half-court shot or buzzer beater. Yes that is more dramatic to sell and relive, but I remember that game like you mentioned. UMBC beat the crap out of UVA that night.
Must have been cool to see live.
Giddy. Giddy Potts.
He could not miss. (seemingly everyone on the team was hot by the end)
I think the 'shock' factor of huge upsets has worn off too since it was becoming so common.
Can you imagine if Duke gets beat in 1992? Heck even when AZ beat KU in '97 it was pretty amazing.
I think this is a very good point. It's just not a thing that totally surprises people anymore because the talent is dispersed AND these good players are leaving for the NBA/going pro all over the place, so you don't get teams that have really high-end talent that gel for 2-3 years. That would be more of a shocker if players were here all four years, as some of these teams that have put a lot of players in the league would have been stacked beyond belief.
Random note: At least one 11 seed has beaten a 6 seed in 16 straight tournaments. (Source: Athlon).
(Edit: might as well add the link from which I sourced -- just happen to be reading it ... some cool info)
athlonsports.com
(Edit: might as well add the link from which I sourced -- just happen to be reading it ... some cool info)
Essential Tips for Picking Your 2022 NCAA Tournament Bracket
Be sure to read these tips before filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket before March Madness arrives.
athlonsports.com
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This 16 seed play in game is 10x better than that craptastic Indiana game last night.
IIRC, he was one of the initial names mentioned in our search at this time last season after CSP was let go.
Kind of fun that Wright State is playing at UD. What are the odds? UD has a big arena. Only about 1000 less seats than Hilton.
It's a cool, non-traditional arena. I was there back in 2013 for our first and second round games against Notre Dame (Yea!) and Ohio State (sigh....).
The most memorable one for me was the one that almost happened. Georgetown Princeton.
Some guy on ESPN just straight up said Norfolk State is gonna beat Baylor.
