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