{"id":23448,"date":"2023-03-09T22:09:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T06:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=23448"},"modified":"2023-03-09T22:12:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T06:12:08","slug":"best-march-madness-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/best-march-madness-games\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best NCAA March Madness Games to Watch Before This Year\u2019s Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year some of <strong>the most talented players from all over the US come together and compete <\/strong>in NCAA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/stream-sports\/march-madness\">March Madness<\/a>. International sensations like Zach Edey make their way to colleges in the US to show off their talent, while local recruits are just looking for a chance to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March Madness is full of ups and downs<\/strong> \u2014 if you\u2019ve ever watched an entire tournament before, you already know what\u2019s in store. Which underdogs are going to make a run for the title? Which favored team is going to crumble early on? You have plenty much to look forward to, with the everlasting potential of adding another game to the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><strong>best NCAA March Madness games.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the NCAA revealed March Madness has only seen 17 games where the point total has reached over 200 points. Pete Maravich, who was a 5x NBA All-Star, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cbb\/players\/pete-maravich-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">averaged 44.2 points during his college career<\/a> and was always amazing to watch during March Madness. From future NBA stars to local hoop heroes, <strong>March Madness is bound to include some of the best basketball you\u2019ve ever seen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#what\">What Will You See in the Most Memorable March Madness Games?<\/a><br>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#underdog\">Underdog Stories (Cinderella Runs)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#comeback\">Comeback Wins<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#dominant\">Dominant Performances<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#memorable\">Memorable Names<\/a><\/section>\n<a href=\"#intense\">Why Are Some March Madness Games So Intense?<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#10\">The 10 Best NCAA March Madness Games<\/a><br>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#duke\">Duke vs. Butler (2010)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#ncstate\">NC State vs. Houston (1983)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#indiana\">Indiana vs. Syracuse (1987)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#georgetown\">North Carolina vs. Georgetown (1982)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#kansas\">Kansas vs. Memphis (2008)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#umbc\">UMBC vs. Virginia (2018)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#michigan\">Michigan vs. North Carolina (1993)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#ucla\">UCLA vs. Gonzaga (2006)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#villanova\">Villanova vs. Georgetown (1985)<\/a><\/section>\n<section style=\"text-indent: 15px;\"><a href=\"#ncarolina\">Villanova vs. North Carolina (2016)\n<\/a><\/section>\n<a href=\"#worry\">Watch the Best NCAA March Madness Games Without Any Worry<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><br>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What Will You See in the Most Memorable March Madness Games?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The greatest games always have similar components<\/strong>, as it\u2019s what makes them so memorable. It\u2019s hard to deny a ridiculous shot or highlight dunk, but these games are like an hour-long highlight reel themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s a <strong>big-name player making his first appearance on the court, dominant performances, or Cinderella stories<\/strong>, the most memorable March Madness games often include one or more of these elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"underdog\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Underdog Stories (Cinderella Runs)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams overlooked and considered a wash from the beginning turn up the heat and compete with the nation\u2019s top teams. Underdog stories are always amazing to watch, as you see <strong>players who are considered \u201cless-skilled\u201d rise to the occasion and beat other NCAA basketball teams riddled with stars.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"comeback\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Comeback Wins<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who can forget a team <strong>refusing to give up and coming from behind to win it all?<\/strong> Only a <strong>few squads have overcome deficits of 30 points or more<\/strong> to come back and win in D1 NCAA history. Trailing 30 points and coming back to win is rare, but March Madness is never short on comeback wins for smaller deficits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"dominant\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Dominant Performances<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes players just get hot and can\u2019t be stopped. The perfect example of a dominant performance would be <strong>Bill Walton for UCLA in 1973<\/strong> \u2014 he shot <strong>22 for 24 from the field<\/strong> and <strong>finished with 44 points and 13 rebounds<\/strong>. He led the way as a one-man wrecking crew and helped UCLA clinch the NCAA March Madness Final.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"memorable\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc0 Memorable Names<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever live<\/strong>, and he played in the NCAA for three years with the North Carolina Tar Heels. He even <strong>won them a national title as a freshman<\/strong> by nailing a game-winning jump shot against Georgetown in 1982! MJ is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to memorable names performing in March Madness games, as <strong>plenty of other NBA stars begin their journey to greatness in the tournament<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Stream March Madness Buffer-Free <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intense\"><strong>Why Are Some March Madness Games So Intense?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/p0GFqG65RPIokstWlwIhMr5Uwa2Zkz58Iy3xQkd434ATFYFA52noxqKpJwkpLANMBM2n4soxwHb3LiZX-zH-T8B7aOBh4OCoRAvMv9HM22KJblagzl_2gSdpT97gaMikKl8izZbb0dlWrUSmLEJKmHA\" alt=\"Brady Manek from UNC taking a jump shot in 2022's March Madness.\" width=\"743\" height=\"418\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">March Madness is home to some of the most intense games possible in college basketball.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March Madness is what every single team has been waiting for<\/strong>. Colleges all over the US play annually for a chance to compete in March Madness, as it\u2019s <strong>reserved for the best teams around<\/strong>. If you aren\u2019t highly ranked in your division, you won\u2019t get a chance to play; it\u2019s quite simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As such, <strong>only the best players and teams compete against each other<\/strong>. Teams from different divisions clash and NBA Draft prospects have a chance to make a name for themselves. Think of all the hard work every player has put in up until this point! Now think about how just <strong>one loss can destroy their NCAA Championship hopes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re likely looking forward to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/march-madness-bracket-2023\/\">building a March Madness bracket<\/a> as well. Brackets are an easy way to get even more into the tournament, since you\u2019re <strong>guessing who you think is going to win each round. <\/strong>Some people put money down, while others just create brackets for fun. Regardless, it definitely increases the stakes even further.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s <strong>win or go home<\/strong> with March Madness, so the games are understandably much more intense and meaningful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\"><strong>The 10 Best NCAA March Madness Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"duke\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Duke vs. Butler (2010)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Duke vs. Butler: 2010 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vtnnjR7jZlY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gordon Hayward<\/strong>, who\u2019s currently the <strong>starting Small Forward<\/strong> for the <strong>NBA\u2019s Charlotte Hornets<\/strong>, almost destroyed everybody\u2019s bracket with a last-second heave from half-court. Butler would make it to the National Title game again in 2011, but 2010 is when they came the closest to winning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They were massive underdogs at the start of the tournament<\/strong>, and came incredibly close, but fell short of shocking the Duke Blue Devils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hayward tossed a shot up as the buzzer sounded and almost secured the win for Butler, but ultimately missed and left Duke to take home the title.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"ncstate\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 NC State vs. Houston (1983)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NC State vs. Houston: 1983 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m8xDrRcWSBU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler<\/strong> were leading the way for Houston throughout the tournament, both of which would<strong> turn into future NBA Hall of Famers<\/strong>. In the early 80s, Houston was a force to be reckoned with. <strong>NC State had little to no star power<\/strong>, with their best players being Thurl Bailey, and undersized guards Sidney Lowe and Dereck Whittenburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NC State kept the game super close<\/strong>, and it was just enough for Whittenburg to heave a desperation shot<strong> <\/strong>to keep their title hopes alive \u2014 a shot ending up in Lorenzo Charles\u2019 hands for a surprise buzzer-beater dunk<strong>.<\/strong> NC State beat the overpowered Houston team on a completely unintentional play!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"indiana\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Indiana vs. Syracuse (1987)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Indiana vs. Syracuse: 1987 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4wrh_hTDNtM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syracuse looked like they were finally going to claim their <strong>first NCAA March Madness title <\/strong>in the dying seconds; all <strong>Derrick Coleman<\/strong> needed to do was <strong>hit a few clutch free throws<\/strong> to put the lead out of reach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, he would <strong>miss the first shot of a one-and-one<\/strong> and leave enough time for <strong>Keith Smart to drain a dagger <\/strong>with under five seconds remaining. This led the Hoosiers to their fifth national title, and it\u2019s still their most recent to this day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"georgetown\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 North Carolina vs. Georgetown (1982)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"North Carolina vs. Georgetown: 1982 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_uOBmzdUyI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the game where <strong>Michael Jordan carried the team to victory as a freshman<\/strong>. Michael Jordan even stated this was an important moment in his life, and it helped him become what many would consider the greatest basketball player of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in a moment where pressure could crush you, a young and unproven<strong> Michael Jordan hit a jump shot with 17 seconds left in the game<\/strong>. If you need even more reason to watch, other NBA stars like James Worthy, Patrick Ewing, and even Sam Perkins were also in this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"kansas\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Kansas vs. Memphis (2008)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kansas vs. Memphis: 2008 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oo8ZAVaVUUQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCAA March Madness Finals in 2008 was a strange game, as <strong>everybody knew Memphis was a poor shooting team<\/strong>. John Calipari, who\u2019s one of the more renowned coaches in the NCAA, stood confident and said his guys would \u201chit the shots they need to down the stretch\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He meant well, but it didn\u2019t happen. Memphis would miss four of five free throw attempts and blow a nine-point lead within the last two minutes of the game. Mario Chalmers, who went on to play in the NBA,<strong> nailed a three-pointer with 2.1 seconds left and sent the game into OT<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019d think Memphis still had a chance, but <strong>Kansas bullied them in extra time to take home the win<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"umbc\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83d\udc51 UMBC vs. Virginia (2018)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"No. 16 UMBC upsets No. 1 Virginia: The Complete Game\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snISurWcFo8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>#16 seed is never supposed to beat the #1 seed<\/strong> in the first round of March Madness. It\u2019s basically impossible, and you\u2019d expect it to be a gritty game full of intense battles and a game-winning shot if it were to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, <strong>UMBC broke the seed stigma, dominating one of the most consistent NCAA basketball teams <\/strong>to ever grace the floor. They beat Virginia by 20 points and shot a whopping 54.2% from the floor \u2014 meaning at least every other shot they took as a team was going in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Catch Every Shot With PIA <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"michigan\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Michigan vs. North Carolina (1993)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNC vs. Michigan: 1993 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8V0xlL7Zc6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those of you familiar with March Madness history already know about this one. Michigan was home to the \u201cFab Five\u201d, which was composed of <strong>Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson<\/strong> \u2014 a dominant line-up changing the way people viewed collegiate basketball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Michigan found themselves down by 2 points with seconds to go<\/strong>, when the<strong> <\/strong>ball landed in the hands of Webber.<strong> <\/strong>He was the team\u2019s star, so you would expect him to at least attempt a shot, right? <strong>Unfortunately, he dribbled up the court and called a timeout<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only issue is <strong>Michigan didn\u2019t have any timeouts left<\/strong>. A technical was assessed and Duke got two free throws before retaining possession and winning the National Title.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"ucla\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 UCLA vs. Gonzaga (2006)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UCLA vs. Gonzaga: 2006 Sweet 16 | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B--qsJx6LcQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adam Morrison<\/strong> was known for his whacky looks, fuzzy mustache, and killer game on the court. He\u2019s also known for being the <strong>face of Gonzaga\u2019s collapse in 2006<\/strong>, where they gave up a 17-point lead to UCLA to lose in the national title game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the comeback wasn\u2019t enough, the photo of Adam Morrison sitting on the floor post-game with tears streaming down his stache easily made this one of the most memorable NCAA games ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"villanova\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Villanova vs. Georgetown (1985)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Villanova vs. Georgetown: 1985 National Championship | FULL GAME\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/asziWjSFdfg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some collegiate programs just seem to be cursed in crucial moments<\/strong>, performing at their absolute worst when everything is on the line. Throughout the 1980s, Georgetown was a good team, with the main difference being they were still great when they lost national title games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this particular game, <strong>Georgetown shot 54.7% from the field and was considered the significant favorite<\/strong>. Although it\u2019s stellar shooting percentage, and Georgetown played well, <strong>Villanova played even better<\/strong>. Villanova shot a <strong>ridiculous 78.6% from the field<\/strong>, and it\u2019s often considered one of the most efficient performances as a team in NCAA March Madness history.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"ncarolina\" style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Villanova vs. North Carolina (2016)<\/strong><\/h3><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Villanova vs. UNC: 2016 National Championship | FULL REPLAY\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q6fflHD73sw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of you may not agree with this take, but when you consider how much was at stake, this has to be one of the best March Madness games ever. The North Carolina Tar Heels and Villanova Wildcats were trading buckets (mostly 3-pointers) and with <strong>only 4.7 seconds left, UNC Guard Marcus Paige drained a three to tie the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would have been the shot everybody remembered from this matchup \u2014 except the Villanova forward <strong>Kris Jenkins went on to hit a<\/strong> <strong>buzzer-beating three-pointer <\/strong>of his own to win the national title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><strong>Download PIA<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and watch all of these amazing NCAA March Madness match-ups until you\u2019ve had your fill. PIA offers unbreakable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/vpn-encryption\">VPN encryption<\/a>, blazing fast worldwide servers, and a strict No Logs policy for ultimate privacy.<\/p><br>\n  <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Watch March Madness With PIA <\/button><\/a>\n <p><\/p><\/div> <br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"worry\"><strong>Watch the Best NCAA March Madness Games Without Any Worry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start watching some of my top 10 recommendations, you\u2019ll want to <strong>make sure you\u2019re streaming securely. <\/strong>Enjoy some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/stream-sports\/march-madness\">memorable moments in NCAA history<\/a> without the worry of cyber threats. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><strong>Get PIA VPN<\/strong><\/a>, connect to a VPN server nearby, and stream full March Madness games on YouTube without accidentally exposing your personal info. Our fast speeds ensure your games stay <strong>buffer-free <\/strong>the moment you hit play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From rising stars like Michael Jordan cementing their NCAA legacy, to underdog squads busting brackets with a last-minute dunk, it doesn\u2019t matter which game you plan on watching from my list. They\u2019re all good choices, and a great way to get ready for March Madness in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Securely Stream NCAA March Madness <\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678244533097\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the highest scoring March Madness game?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Loyola Marymount vs. Michigan<\/strong> in the 2nd round of 1990\u2019s March Madness is still the <strong>highest-scoring game of all time.<\/strong> Much like PIA is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/fastest-vpn\">fastest VPN<\/a> providers, LMU is one of the fastest-scoring teams in the history of NCAA basketball.<br><br>Both teams were quite impressive, as <strong>the score was 65-58 at only halftime<\/strong>. <strong>Most full-time scores in D1 basketball hover around there even to this day<\/strong>. LMU scored an astounding 149 points themselves, defeating Michigan 149-115.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678244628907\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best March Madness game ever?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In my humble opinion, it\u2019s <strong>Villanova vs. UNC in 2016<\/strong>. <strong>Kris Jenkins didn\u2019t go on to have a stellar NBA career<\/strong>, but current NBA players like Donte DiVincenzo, Eric Paschall, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson were on the team.\u00a0<br><br>They <strong>beat the favorites in UNC<\/strong> and did so in stellar fashion, and the fact <strong>Kris Jenkins made the shot is a cherry on top<\/strong>. Connect to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">VPN server<\/a> with PIA and re-visit the entire game without any restrictions or buffering on YouTube.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678244645107\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who has the best chance of winning March Madness 2023?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Houston is currently favored to win it all in 2023<\/strong>, with a record of 15-1 in the AAC and 27-2 overall. They\u2019re undefeated on the road, so they\u2019re used to playing alongside pressure and have a talented roster to boot.<br><br>You won\u2019t want to miss a single possession when this team hits the floor. Thankfully, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_march_madness_games\"><strong>use PIA<\/strong><\/a> to keep your Houston Cougars streams steady and distraction-free all tournament long.\u00a0<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1678244657070\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the most viewed CBB game ever?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">March Madness is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/football-movies-super-bowl\/\">Super Bowl equivalent<\/a> for NCAA basketball with <strong>millions of fans tuning in from around the world<\/strong>. One could argue college basketball was at its peak in the late 70s, which is when Michigan State took on Indiana State.<br><br>Two basketball legends in <strong>Magic Johnson and Larry Bird<\/strong> played in front of <strong>over 15,000 people at the Special Events Center in Salt Lake City, Utah<\/strong>. The game pulled impressive numbers for the NBC network, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/spartans\/2017\/04\/ncaa_tournament_final_ratings.html\">35.1 million viewers<\/a> tuning in live from around the globe.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for the tournament properly this year by checking out this list of the best NCAA March Madness games of all time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":23450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2803],"tags":[2620,2843,2842,2841,2840,2844,2846,2327],"class_list":["post-23448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-games","tag-intense","tag-madness","tag-march","tag-marchmadness","tag-ncaa","tag-sports","tag-vpn"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - 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