Has a 16 seed ever beaten a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament?

Since the NCAA Mens’s Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams back in 1985, a 16-seed has only beaten a 1-seed once. In the 1989 NCAA Tournament, it almost happened twice when Georgetown played Princeton and when Oklahoma took on ETSU.

When did a 16 beat a 1 seed?

March 16, 2018: the day a 16-seed finally knocked off a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The University of Maryland-Baltimore County traveled to Charlotte to play the Virginia Cavaliers, who were not only a No. 1 seed, but the No.

What is the number one seed lost in the NCAA tournament?

The Retrievers defeated the Cavaliers 74–54, becoming the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament….Box score.

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Which 16 seed beat a 1 seed?

Three years ago, 16th-seeded UMBC busted brackets everywhere with its shocking 74-54 upset over No. 1 Virginia, the first (and only) time a No. 16 seed has beaten a No. 1.

How many times has a 15 beat a 2?

It’s happened eight times in the NCAA Tournament since 1985. A 15 seed upsetting a 2 seed is rare, but when it happens, it upsets more than just a basketball team and its fan base. It usually puts a quick end to many brackets.

How many times has a 1-seed lost in the first round?

First Round: A 1-seed has now only lost once in the First Round. There have been close calls, but actually picking the upset is Bracket suicide. Second Round: All 1-seeds will reach the second round, and 86% of them advance further.

What is the lowest seed to make Sweet 16?

With its win Sunday, No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast became the lowest seeded team to reach Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament history.

Has a number 16 ever beaten a 1?

Before 2018, 16-seeded teams were 0–132 against 1-seeds. The only time a 16 has ever taken a 1-seed into overtime came in 1990, when Murray State ultimately lost to Michigan State 75–71 after an extra period.

Who was the 16 seed that beat Virginia?

No. 16 seed UMBC beats No. 1 Virginia in biggest NCAA Tournament upset of all time The Retrievers made history by becoming the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 in the NCAA Tournament

Can a 16 seed beat a 1 seed?

Before Friday, a No. 16 seed had never beaten a No. 1 seed, much less a No. 1 overall seed. They were 0-135. But the University of Maryland-Baltimore County — yes, the little-known UMBC Retrievers — proved even the longest of odds aren’t totally insurmountable.

When was the last time a 16 seed lost to a 1 seed?

The last time a 16 seed lost to a 1 seed by single digits was in 2014, when Arizona defeated Weber State 68-59. It always felt like the first 16-1 upset would be close. Well, that wasn’t the case. UMBC beat Virginia 74-54 and was in control for most of the game.

What’s the record of 16 seeds in March Madness?

Here’s everything you need to know about 16 seeds vs. 1 seeds in March Madness. Top seeds own a 135-1 all-time record against 16 seeds. UMBC vs. Virginia was the last 16-1 game that was played, and it’s the only time the upset has happened.