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Wright State Raiders Battle Top Seeded Virginia Cavaliers

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Wright State Raiders, seeded 14th, face the Virginia Cavaliers, seeded 3rd, in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 20 at 1:50 p.m. ET.
Wright State owns a 23-11 record and won the Horizon League Tournament.
Virginia is 29-5 and finished second in the ACC.
Virginia is favored by 17.5 points.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Tournament was historic as it expanded to 64 teams, allowing the University of Richmond, a 14th seed, to defeat a 3rd seed for the first time. This unpredictability was further exemplified by Villanova's shocking victory over Georgetown in the championship game, marking one of the biggest upsets in NCAA history. Such surprises continue to characterize March Madness today.

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Story summary

The Wright State Raiders, seeded 14th, face the Virginia Cavaliers, seeded 3rd, in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 20 at 1:50 p.m. ET.
Wright State owns a 23-11 record and won the Horizon League Tournament.
Virginia is 29-5 and finished second in the ACC.
Virginia is favored by 17.5 points.

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