Biggest March Madness Cinderellas
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One of the best parts of the NCAA men's basketball tournaments are the low seeds who make noise and advance past the first round. Here are some of the most memorable.
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Virginia Commonwealth, 11 seed, 2011
Despite having to play in an extra play-in game, VCU rode a string of upsets to reach the Final Four.
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George Mason, 11 seed, 2006
Defeated top-seed UConn to reach the Final Four.
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Loyola Marymount, 12 seed, 1990
After watching teammate Hank Gathers die on the court during a conference tournament game, L-M made it to the Elite 8 before losing to eventual champion UNLV.
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Valparaiso, 13 seed, 1998
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Gonzaga, 10 seed, 1999
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Kent St., 10 seed, 2002
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Cleveland St., 14 seed, 1986
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Davidson, 10 seed, 2008
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Northern Iowa, 9 seed, 2010
The Panthers took down the overall #1 seed, Kansas, in the second round of the tournament.
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Dayton, 10 seed, 1984
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Rhode Island, 11 seed, 1988
Rhode Island won its first two tournament games, then took Duke to the wire before losing 73-72.
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Tennessee-Chattanooga, 14 seed, 1997
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Richmond, 13 seed, 1998
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Ball St., 12 seed, 1990
Top ranked UNLV defeated perennial power Duke by 30 points in the national title game. In the Sweet Sixteen round, they were nearly upset by pesky Ball St., 69-67.
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Bradley, 13 seed, 2006
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Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 12 seed, 2005
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Lamar, 10 seed, 1980
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Tulsa, 12 seed, 1994
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Miami Ohio, 10 seed, 1999
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Cornell, 12 seed, 2010
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