1.
Who did Duke defeat in the second round of the 2010 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
C. California
Explanation
Duke defeated California in the second round of the 2010 NCAA March Madness Tournament.
2.
Which team was the #2 seed out of the East Regional in the 2009 March Madness tournament?
Correct Answer
C. Duke
Explanation
In the 2009 March Madness tournament, Duke was the #2 seed out of the East Regional.
3.
Who upset Florida State in the first round of the 2009 March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
A. Wisconsin
Explanation
In the first round of the 2009 March Madness Tournament, Wisconsin upset Florida State.
4.
How many points did North Carolina's Ty Lawson score in the 2009 National Championship?
Correct Answer
D. 21
Explanation
Ty Lawson scored 21 points in the 2009 National Championship for North Carolina.
5.
How many Big East teams played in the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
D. 7
Explanation
In the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament, a total of 7 Big East teams played.
6.
VCU an 11 seed nearly upset which sixth seeded team in 2009, losing 65-64?
Correct Answer
A. UCLA
Explanation
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.
7.
What was the highest seed in the 2009 NCAA Tournament to make the Elite 8?
Correct Answer
B. 3
Explanation
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.
8.
Who was the MVP of the West Regional in the 2009 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
C. AJ Price
Explanation
AJ Price was the MVP of the West Regional in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
9.
Florida State's 2009 tournament appearance was its first since which year?
Correct Answer
C. 1998
Explanation
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.
10.
How many teams from California made it into the 2009 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
D. 4
Explanation
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.
11.
Who won the 2009 NCAA Tournament South region MVP award?
Correct Answer
B. Ty Lawson
Explanation
Ty Lawson won the 2009 NCAA Tournament South region MVP award.
12.
In the 2009 NCAA Tournament, who did Missouri upset in the Sweet Sixteen?
Correct Answer
D. Memphis
Explanation
Missouri upset Memphis in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.
13.
How many points did North Carolina defeat Villanova by earning them a spot in the 2009 NCAA Championship game?
Correct Answer
D. 14
Explanation
North Carolina defeated Villanova by 14 points, earning them a spot in the 2009 NCAA Championship game.
14.
Who did Michigan upset in the first round of the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
D. Clemson
Explanation
In the first round of the 2009 NCAA March Madness Tournament, Michigan upset Clemson.
15.
Who did Oklahoma beat in the 2009 Sweet 16 before they were defeated by North Carolina?
Correct Answer
B. Syracuse
Explanation
In the 2009 Sweet 16, Oklahoma beat Syracuse before being defeated by North Carolina.
16.
How many schools played in their first NCAA Tournament in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. 4
Explanation
In 2008, four schools played in their first NCAA Tournament.
17.
Which team won the play-in game of the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
A. Mount St. Mary's
Explanation
Mount St. Mary's won the play-in game of the 2008 March Madness Tournament.
18.
How many points did Kansas' Mario Chalmers score in the 2008 NCAA National Championship game?
Correct Answer
C. 18
Explanation
In the 2008 NCAA National Championship game, Kansas' Mario Chalmers scored 18 points.
19.
How many Big 12 teams received bids to the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
B. 6
Explanation
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.
20.
Which conference had the most teams advance to the Elite 8 round of the 2008 March Madness Tournament?
Correct Answer
C. Big 12
Explanation
In the 2008 March Madness Tournament, the Big 12 conference had the most teams advance to the Elite 8 round.
21.
Who did 13th seed Western Kentucky defeat in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
B. San Diego
Explanation
Western Kentucky defeated San Diego in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
22.
Belmont a 15th seed nearly upset which second seeded team in 2008, losing 71-70?
Correct Answer
B. Duke
Explanation
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.
23.
Who scored the most points in the 2008 NCAA National Finals game between Memphis and Kansas?
Correct Answer
C. Chris Douglas-Roberts
Explanation
Chris Douglas-Roberts scored the most points in the 2008 NCAA National Finals game between Memphis and Kansas.
24.
Who was the only player to foul out of the 2008 National Championship game?
Correct Answer
D. Joey Dorsey
Explanation
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.
25.
Pittsburgh fell in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament to which fifth seeded opponent?
Correct Answer
D. Michigan State
Explanation
In the 2008 NCAA Tournament, Pittsburgh was eliminated in the second round by Michigan State.
26.
Which #12 seed beat Drake and San Diego to make the 2008 Sweet Sixteen?
Correct Answer
C. Western Kentucky
Explanation
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.
27.
Fifth seed Drake was upset by which team 101-99 in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
A. Western Kentucky
Explanation
In the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, the fifth seed Drake was upset by Western Kentucky with a score of 101-99.
28.
UCLA held which of these teams to only 29 points in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
A. Mississippi Valley
Explanation
In the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, UCLA held Mississippi Valley to only 29 points.
29.
Which conference had the most schools advance to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament?
Correct Answer
C. Big East
Explanation
The Big East conference had the most schools advance to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament.