Academic

The Birth of March Madness

By Tim Zinnecker

On this date in history, the NCAA concluded its first-ever men's basketball tournament, and the phrase "March Madness" took on a whole new meaning (separate and apart from any reference to the law review submission season).  So here are some trivia questions.

1.  In what year was the first tournament held?
2.  How many teams were invited to the first tournament?
3.  Who won and lost the first championship game?
4.  UCLA holds the record for winning the most tournaments.  Which two schools are in second and third place on the list?
5.  Which player won the championship MVP trophy three times?
6.  In what year did the NCAA host its first women's basketball tournament?
7.  Which school has won the most women's tournaments?

Answers can be found here.

And a big shout-out to the Missouri Tigers (my sentimental choice) for last night's win!  Maybe this is the year Mizzou finally makes it to the Final Four!

Full post as published by The Faculty Lounge on March 27, 2009 (boomark / email).