Biggest NCAA tournament upsets of the 64-team era
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on March 21, 2018 While double-digit seeds always win games in the NCAA tournament, which upsets were the largest from a Vegas perspective? Since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, there have been 46 double-digit upsets based on the point spread. Below are the largest in that span. 1. March 16, 2012 -- round of 64 No. 15 Norfolk State Spartans vs. No. 2 Missouri Tigers Closing line: Missouri -21.5 The biggest tournament upset win in the 64-team era belongs to Norfolk State, which defied the 21.5-point spread and shocked Missouri. The Spartans were led by Kyle O'Quinn, who scored a game-high 26 points to go along with 14 rebounds. Up two with 3.8 seconds left, O'Quinn, despite his great game, missed two free throws and opened the door for the Tigers. Phil Pressey, however, missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, and Norfolk State had officially shocked the college basketball world. It turned out to be one of two wins by a 15-seed over a 2-seed that day -- the only time that has happened in tournament history -- as No. 15 Lehigh beat No. 2 Duke as a 12-point underdog. Final score: Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84 More: http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/18898... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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