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March Madness: St. John's, Ohio State Eye Upsets

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

St. John's University (the Red Storm) is the No. 5 seed in the East Region, aiming to defeat No. 12 Northern Iowa and possibly upset No. 4 Kansas in the second round.
The Ohio State University, seeded No. 8, faces TCU and could meet Duke in the next round.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) and Michigan State University are powerhouse teams in East Region, with South Florida's momentum fueling upsets.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament marked a historic upset when No. 8 seed Villanova defeated top-seeded Georgetown 66–64 on April 1, 1985. This victory underscored the unpredictability of March Madness, a tournament that has evolved since its inception in 1939, captivating fans and reshaping strategies as lower-seeded teams now aspire to replicate Villanova's success.

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Story summary

St. John's University (the Red Storm) is the No. 5 seed in the East Region, aiming to defeat No. 12 Northern Iowa and possibly upset No. 4 Kansas in the second round.
The Ohio State University, seeded No. 8, faces TCU and could meet Duke in the next round.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) and Michigan State University are powerhouse teams in East Region, with South Florida's momentum fueling upsets.

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