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Tim Capurso

Every No. 14 Seed to Beat a No. 3 Seed in March Madness History (Men's and Women's)

A view of the “Match Madness” logo on the court. | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Selection Sunday has come and gone, and the NCAA tournament brackets are set for both the men's and women's tourneys. And the return of March Madness means that college basketball fans are officially on upset watch as they await the next beloved underdog that will shock the world and ruin brackets. In tournament history, the most stunning bracket busters have been No. 16 and 15 seeds toppling No. 1 and 2 seeds. But a No. 14 seed defeating a No. 3 seed, more common but no less impressive, has also ruined many brackets over the years.

This article will take a look at every time a 14-seed has upset a 3-seed in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments. It will dive into the thrilling games in which these upsets occurred, as well as what led to the stunning end results.

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