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Has There Ever Been a 1 vs. 16 Seed Upset in March Madness History?

Discover the historic 2018 UMBC vs. Virginia March Madness upset – the first-ever 1 vs. 16 seed victory in NCAA men's basketball.

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Yes, there has been a 1 vs. 16 upset in March Madness. In 2018, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) shocked the world by defeating the number 1 seed, Virginia, with a score of 74-54. This historic victory marked the first time a number 16 seed had ever beaten a number 1 seed in the men's NCAA basketball tournament.

Questions and answers

  1. Has a 16 seed ever beaten a 1 seed in March Madness?

    Yes, in 2018, UMBC became the first 16 seed to defeat a 1 seed, Virginia, with a score of 74-54.

  2. When did the first 1 vs 16 seed upset occur in NCAA history?

    The first and only 1 vs 16 seed upset happened in 2018 during the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

  3. Which team pulled off the historic 1 seed upset in 2018?

    The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) defeated Virginia in 2018 to record the upset.