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How many 16 seeds have won in March Madness? History of 16 vs. 1 upsets after Fairleigh Dickinson joins UMBC | Sporting News
KIRO 7 News - BRACKET BUSTERS! 🏀 The UMBC Retrievers are the first #16 seed to beat a #1 seed NCAA Tournament History after taking down the Virginia Cavaliers! And it wasn't
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NCAA Tourney recap: Fairleigh Dickinson beats Purdue; becomes second No. 16 seed in history to win NCAA Tournament game
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San Diego State will play No. 1 seed Alabama after Crimson Tide beats Maryland - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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NCAA Tournament history: Has a No. 16 seed ever beaten a No. 1 seed? When, and what teams? - DraftKings Network
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For the 2nd time in NCAA Tournament history, a 16-seed has defeated 1-seed (Fairleigh Dickinson DEFEATS Purdue) | ResetEra
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NCAA Tournament First Round: UMBC Retrievers become first 16 seed to defeat a 1 seed with win over Virginia - Mid-Major Madness
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