Quiz On March Madness College Basketball
Can you answer these simple questions about March Madness College Basketball?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Who did Duke defeat in the second round of the 2010 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
- A.
Purdue
- B.
Louisville
- C.
California
- D.
Utah State
Correct Answer
C. CaliforniaExplanation
Duke defeated California in the second round of the 2010 NCAA March Madness Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which team was the #2 seed out of the East Regional in the 2009 March Madness tournament?
- A.
Oklahoma
- B.
Michigan State
- C.
Duke
- D.
Memphis
Correct Answer
C. DukeExplanation
In the 2009 March Madness tournament, Duke was the #2 seed out of the East Regional.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who upset Florida State in the first round of the 2009 March Madness Tournament?
- A.
Wisconsin
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
Portland State
- D.
American
Correct Answer
A. WisconsinExplanation
In the first round of the 2009 March Madness Tournament, Wisconsin upset Florida State.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many points did North Carolina's Ty Lawson score in the 2009 National Championship?
- A.
16
- B.
26
- C.
8
- D.
21
Correct Answer
D. 21Explanation
Ty Lawson scored 21 points in the 2009 National Championship for North Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many Big East teams played in the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
- A.
6
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
7
Correct Answer
D. 7Explanation
In the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament, a total of 7 Big East teams played.Rate this question:
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- 6.
VCU an 11 seed nearly upset which sixth seeded team in 2009, losing 65-64?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
Florida State
- C.
Dayton
- D.
Xavier
Correct Answer
A. UCLAExplanation
In 2009, VCU, an 11 seed, came close to causing an upset against UCLA, the sixth seeded team. The game ended with a narrow margin of 65-64, indicating that VCU put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the highest seed in the 2009 NCAA Tournament to make the Elite 8?
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
The highest seed in the 2009 NCAA Tournament to make the Elite 8 was 3. This means that a team with a seed of 3 was able to advance to the Elite 8, surpassing teams with higher seeds such as 4, 5, and 2. The specific team or teams with the 3 seed that achieved this accomplishment are not mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the MVP of the West Regional in the 2009 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Hasheem Thabeet
- B.
Kemba Walker
- C.
AJ Price
- D.
Tyreke Evans
Correct Answer
C. AJ PriceExplanation
AJ Price was the MVP of the West Regional in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Florida State's 2009 tournament appearance was its first since which year?
- A.
2002
- B.
2004
- C.
1998
- D.
2006
Correct Answer
C. 1998Explanation
Florida State's 2009 tournament appearance was its first since 1998. This means that the team had not participated in the tournament for 11 years prior to 2009.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many teams from California made it into the 2009 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
5
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
In the 2009 NCAA Tournament, four teams from California made it into the tournament. This means that there were four teams from California that qualified and competed in the tournament that year.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Who won the 2009 NCAA Tournament South region MVP award?
- A.
Tyler Hansbrough
- B.
Ty Lawson
- C.
Danny Green
- D.
Blake Griffin
Correct Answer
B. Ty LawsonExplanation
Ty Lawson won the 2009 NCAA Tournament South region MVP award.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In the 2009 NCAA Tournament, who did Missouri upset in the Sweet Sixteen?
- A.
Villanova
- B.
Kansas
- C.
Ohio State
- D.
Memphis
Correct Answer
D. MemphisExplanation
Missouri upset Memphis in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many points did North Carolina defeat Villanova by earning them a spot in the 2009 NCAA Championship game?
- A.
2
- B.
6
- C.
24
- D.
14
Correct Answer
D. 14Explanation
North Carolina defeated Villanova by 14 points, earning them a spot in the 2009 NCAA Championship game.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who did Michigan upset in the first round of the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
- A.
USC
- B.
Ohio State
- C.
Siena
- D.
Clemson
Correct Answer
D. ClemsonExplanation
In the first round of the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament, Michigan upset Clemson.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who did Oklahoma beat in the 2009 Sweet 16 before they were defeated by North Carolina?
- A.
Oklahoma State
- B.
Syracuse
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
Kansas
Correct Answer
B. SyracuseExplanation
In the 2009 Sweet 16, Oklahoma beat Syracuse before being defeated by North Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How many schools played in their first NCAA Tournament in 2008?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
4
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
In 2008, four schools played in their first NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which team won the play-in game of the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
- A.
Mount St. Mary's
- B.
Coppin State
- C.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- D.
Portland State
Correct Answer
A. Mount St. Mary'sExplanation
Mount St. Mary's won the play-in game of the 2008 March Madness Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How many points did Kansas' Mario Chalmers score in the 2008 NCAA National Championship game?
- A.
14
- B.
26
- C.
18
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 18Explanation
In the 2008 NCAA National Championship game, Kansas' Mario Chalmers scored 18 points.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How many Big 12 teams received bids to the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
- A.
2
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 6Explanation
In the 2008 March Madness Tournament, a total of 6 Big 12 teams received bids. This means that 6 teams from the Big 12 conference were selected to participate in the tournament.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which conference had the most teams advance to the Elite 8 round of the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
- A.
ACC
- B.
Big Ten
- C.
Big 12
- D.
Big East
Correct Answer
C. Big 12Explanation
In the 2008 March Madness Tournament, the Big 12 conference had the most teams advance to the Elite 8 round.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Who did 13th seed Western Kentucky defeat in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Winthrop
- B.
San Diego
- C.
Texas A&M
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
B. San DiegoExplanation
Western Kentucky defeated San Diego in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Belmont a 15th seed nearly upset which second seeded team in 2008, losing 71-70?
- A.
Texas
- B.
Duke
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
Georgetown
Correct Answer
B. DukeExplanation
In 2008, Belmont, a 15th seed team, almost caused an upset against Duke, the second-seeded team. The game ended with a close score of 71-70, indicating that Belmont put up a strong fight against Duke. Although they ultimately lost, their performance showcased their competitiveness and ability to challenge higher-ranked teams.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Who scored the most points in the 2008 NCAA National Finals game between Memphis and Kansas?
- A.
Brandon Rush
- B.
Mario Chalmers
- C.
Chris Douglas-Roberts
- D.
Derrick Rose
Correct Answer
C. Chris Douglas-RobertsExplanation
Chris Douglas-Roberts scored the most points in the 2008 NCAA National Finals game between Memphis and Kansas.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who was the only player to foul out of the 2008 National Championship game?
- A.
Mario Chalmers
- B.
Cole Aldrich
- C.
Derrick Rose
- D.
Joey Dorsey
Correct Answer
D. Joey DorseyExplanation
Joey Dorsey was the only player to foul out of the 2008 National Championship game. This means that he accumulated a total of five personal fouls, which resulted in him being disqualified from the game. The other players mentioned in the options, Mario Chalmers, Cole Aldrich, and Derrick Rose, did not foul out of the game.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Pittsburgh fell in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament to which fifth seeded opponent?
- A.
Notre Dame
- B.
Drake
- C.
Clemson
- D.
Michigan State
Correct Answer
D. Michigan StateExplanation
In the 2008 NCAA Tournament, Pittsburgh was eliminated in the second round by Michigan State.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which #12 seed beat Drake and San Diego to make the 2008 Sweet Sixteen?
- A.
Temple
- B.
Baylor
- C.
Western Kentucky
- D.
Villanova
Correct Answer
C. Western KentuckyExplanation
Western Kentucky is the correct answer because they were the #12 seed that beat both Drake and San Diego in the 2008 NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Fifth seed Drake was upset by which team 101-99 in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Western Kentucky
- B.
Winthrop
- C.
Portland State
- D.
Oral Roberts
Correct Answer
A. Western KentuckyExplanation
In the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, the fifth seed Drake was upset by Western Kentucky with a score of 101-99.Rate this question:
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- 28.
UCLA held which of these teams to only 29 points in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Mississippi Valley
- B.
Austin Peay
- C.
Portland State
- D.
Oral Roberts
Correct Answer
A. Mississippi ValleyExplanation
In the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, UCLA held Mississippi Valley to only 29 points.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Which conference had the most schools advance to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Big Ten
- B.
Pac-10
- C.
Big East
- D.
Big 12
Correct Answer
C. Big EastExplanation
The Big East conference had the most schools advance to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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