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Only 181 Perfect Brackets Left Amid NCAA Upsets

3/22/2025

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Only 181 perfect brackets remain after the first day of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, a staggering feat among over 34 million entries. Major surprises, like No. 12 McNeese State's stunning victory over No. 5 Clemson, have shattered hopes for many. With odds of achieving a flawless bracket at 1 in 9.22 quintillion, the tournament's unpredictability reigns supreme.

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Only 181 perfect brackets remain after the first day of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, a staggering feat among over 34 million entries. Major surprises, like No. 12 McNeese State's stunning victory over No. 5 Clemson, have shattered hopes for many. With odds of achieving a flawless bracket at 1 in 9.22 quintillion, the tournament's unpredictability reigns supreme.