The Top 10 March Madness Moments of the Last Decade

The Top 10 March Madness Moments of the Last Decade

March Madness is the most exciting time of year for college basketball fans, and the past decade has produced some unforgettable moments. From historic upsets to buzzer-beaters and Cinderella runs, here are the 10 best moments from the last 10 years of March Madness.
  1. Villanova's Buzzer-Beater to Win the Championship in 2016: In one of the most exciting national championship games in history, Villanova's Kris Jenkins hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Wildcats a 77-74 win over North Carolina. The shot will forever be remembered as one of the greatest in NCAA history.
  2. UMBC's Historic Upset over Virginia in 2018: In a stunning upset, 16th-seeded UMBC became the first team in NCAA tournament history to defeat a No. 1 seed when they beat Virginia 74-54. The game will go down as one of the biggest upsets in sports history.
  3. Loyola-Chicago's Cinderella Run to the Final Four in 2018: Led by Sister Jean, a 98-year-old nun and team chaplain, Loyola-Chicago captured the hearts of basketball fans everywhere with their improbable run to the Final Four. The Ramblers, who were seeded 11th, won three games by a combined four points before falling to Michigan in the national semifinals.
  4. Aaron Harrison's Game-Winning Shots for Kentucky in 2014: Kentucky's Aaron Harrison hit game-winning three-pointers in back-to-back games to send the Wildcats to the Final Four. His clutch shooting was a key factor in Kentucky's run to the national championship game, where they fell to UConn.
  5. Virginia's Redemption Story to Win the Championship in 2019: After suffering the embarrassment of being the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed the year before, Virginia bounced back to win the national championship in 2019. The Cavaliers beat Texas Tech in overtime to claim their first national title.
  6. Wichita State's Perfect Season Ruined by Kentucky in 2014: Wichita State entered the NCAA tournament with an undefeated record, but their dream of an unbeaten season was ended by Kentucky in the third round. The Wildcats won a thrilling game 78-76 to advance to the Sweet 16.
  7. Florida Gulf Coast's Dunk City Run in 2013: Florida Gulf Coast, a 15th-seeded team, captured the nation's attention with their high-flying style of play and their upset victories over Georgetown and San Diego State. The Eagles' run to the Sweet 16 will forever be remembered as "Dunk City."
  8. Duke's Comeback Win over UCF in 2019: In one of the most exciting games of the 2019 tournament, Duke narrowly escaped an upset bid from UCF with a 77-76 win. The game was highlighted by a missed alley-oop that would have given UCF the lead with just seconds remaining.
  9. Notre Dame's Dramatic Upset over Wichita State in 2015: Notre Dame's Jerian Grant hit a three-pointer with just over a minute remaining to help the Fighting Irish upset Wichita State in the round of 32. The game was a back-and-forth affair that featured 14 lead changes.
  10. Kentucky's Undefeated Season Comes to an End against Wisconsin in 2015: Kentucky entered the Final Four with a perfect 38-0 record, but their bid for an undefeated season was ended by Wisconsin in the national semifinals, as the Badgers' Frank Kaminsky scored 20 points to lead his team to victory.

These moments will forever be etched in March Madness history, and they serve as a reminder of why the NCAA tournament is one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports.

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