11th.
For the second time in history, a team seeded 11th advanced to the Final Four as George Mason of the Colonial Athletic Association won the Washington, D.C. region.
What seed was George Mason in the Final Four?
11th seed
Mason’s unlikely NCAA Tournament run as an 11th seed through college basketball bluebloods Michigan State, North Carolina, Wichita State and Connecticut en route to the Final Four not only stands out as one of the defining moments in the university’s first 50 years, but it set the stage for later college basketball
What is the lowest seed to make it to the Final Four?
No. 11
The lowest seed to make the Final Four is a No. 11. It has happened five times, most recently in 2021. The highest seed to ever make the championship is an 8, which has happened twice.
What seed was Florida Gulf Coast?
NCAA Division I Tournament results
| Year | Seed | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #15 | #2 Georgetown #7 San Diego State #3 Florida |
| 2016 | #16 | #16 Fairleigh Dickinson #1 North Carolina |
| 2017 | #14 | #3 Florida State |
Has a 15 seed ever made it to the Elite 8?
Oral Roberts become the second in 2021. In 2022 we saw St. Peter’s led by head coach Shaheen Halloway become the first 15 seed in the Elite Eight before having their dreams shattered by the eighth seed North Carolina.
How far has a 15 seed gone?
No.
15 seeds have advanced to the Sweet 16, Florida Gulf Coast in 2013, Oral Roberts in 2021, and St. Peter’s in 2022. And St. Peter’s made it true March Madness, and became the first to advance to the Elite Eight.
What was Syracuse seed 2003?
#3
Listed by region and seeding
| East Regional – Albany | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seed | School | Record |
| #1 | Oklahoma | 24–6 |
| #2 | Wake Forest | 24–5 |
| #3 | Syracuse | 24–5 |
What seed was Butler?
#5 seeded
The 2010 National Title Game was played on April 5, 2010 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and featured the 2010 South Regional Champions, #1 seeded Duke, and the 2010 West Regional Champions, #5 seeded Butler.
Has there ever been an Elite 8 without a 1 seed?
An Elite Eight without a single No.
There have been three Final Fours without a top seed — 2011 the most recent.
What is the highest seed to make the Elite 8?
10 seed has advanced to the Elite 8 eight times with the latest being Syracuse in 2016. No. 11 – Impressively, five No. 11 seeds have made it all the way to the Final Four: UCLA (2021), Loyola-Chicago (2018), VCU (2011), George Mason (2006) and LSU (1986).
What seed was Dunk City?
15-seed
Here is Mid-Major Madness’ take on the memorable 2013 Florida Gulf Coast team, also known as Dunk City: When a 15-seed upsets a No. 2 seed, the first reaction of fans who filled out a bracket is most likely to rip it up.
Who did Florida Gulf Coast lose to?
They lost in the Sweet Sixteen to Florida 62–50 to finish the season 26–11. After the season, Andy Enfield was hired by the USC Trojans to be the head coach. They won the 2013 ESPY for Best Upset.
2012–13 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men’s basketball team.
| 2012–13 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men’s basketball | |
|---|---|
| Home arena | Alico Arena |
| Seasons 2013–14 → |
How many 15 seeds have won?
10 wins
The upsets of a top seed always make for great theater, fueling the “March Madness” aspect of the NCAA Tournament. The fact that there’s only been 10 wins by a 15-seed in 37 years shows how rare it is.
What is the lowest seed for Elite 8?
The lowest seeded team to make the Elite 8 is a No. 12 seed. Despite all the big upsets the No. 12 pulls over the No.
What team is the only #1 seed remaining in the Final Four?
Kansas
Gonzaga and Arizona are the No. 1 seeds to fall on Thursday at the #MarchMadness. Kansas is the only No. 1 seed remaining.
How many 11 seeds have made the Final Four?
Five
Five No. 11 seeds went to the Final Four – 1986 LSU, 2006 George Mason, 2011 VCU, 2018 Loyola Chicago and most recently, UCLA in 2021.
Has a number 16 ever beaten a 1?
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.
How often does a 14 beat a 3 seed?
According to NCAA.com, since the NCAA Tournament field expanded back in 1985, the 14 seed is 22-122 against the 3-seed. Since the 2014 NCAA Tournament, we have seen five 14 seeds pull off the upset.
What 15 seeds beat a 2 seed?
Saint Peter’s became the 10th No. 15 seed to defeat a No. 2 seed when it shocked Kentucky, 85-79, in overtime in the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament.
What is the lowest seed for March Madness?
Villanova Wildcats
This brings us to the lowest seed ever to win March Madness, and this squad achieved the feat in the first year of the expanded 64-team field. Under the leadership of coach Rollie Massimino, the eighth-seeded Villanova Wildcats defeated top-seeded and defending champion Georgetown Hoyas in the championship game.
Did Syracuse ever won a national championship in football?
On January 1, 1960, Syracuse University’s football team reached the height of its undefeated season. Competing against the University of Texas in the Cotton Bowl, Syracuse triumphed and earned its first football national championship.
