Did Mercer beat Duke?
Did Mercer beat Duke?
In honor of the five-year anniversary of Mercer’s upset win against Duke in the 2014 NCAA Tournament, WGXA put together a three-part in-depth look into the victory and its impact still today.
What year did Duke lose to Lehigh?
That was Lehigh Men’s Basketball’s saying heading into its NCAA Tournament game against Duke 10 years ago today. They certainly did that, and more. The 75-70 win on March 16, 2012 will always be a historic moment for not only the program and Lehigh Athletics department, but also the university.
Who upset Duke in the NCAA tournament?
Lehigh
‘We truly believed we could win’: Lehigh players, coach remember magical victory over powerhouse Duke on 10th anniversary. Lehigh University’s 75-70 win over Duke University 10 years ago Wednesday wasn’t solely a monumental upset, because Duke was a No. 2 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament to Lehigh’s 15 seed …
What seed was Mercer when they beat Duke?
14 seed
Bedeviled: 14 seed Mercer knocks off Duke Daniel Coursey scored 17 points and Mercer pulled off the biggest upset in the NCAA tournament so far by knocking off Duke 78-71.
Who beat Duke when they were a 2-seed?
Saint Peter’s became the 10th No. 15 seed to defeat a No. 2 seed when it shocked Kentucky, 85-79, in overtime in the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament….History of 15 seeds vs. 2 seeds in March Madness.
| Year | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lehigh def. Duke | 75-70 |
| 2012 | Norfolk State def. Missouri | 86-84 |
Who beat Duke as a 15 seed?
That’s how Lehigh — featuring future NBA star C.J. McCollum — played as a 15 seed and upset Duke in 2012.
Has Duke ever lost as a 2-seed?
Back in 2012, Duke lost to CJ McCollum and Lehigh in the first round of the tourney as a 2-seed.
Did Duke lose as a 2 seed?
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball fell to No. 2-seed Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night by a final score of 78-61 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Who was the 15 seed beat Duke?
History of 15 seeds vs. 2 seeds in March Madness
| Year | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lehigh def. Duke | 75-70 |
| 2012 | Norfolk State def. Missouri | 86-84 |
| 2013 | Florida Gulf Coast def. Georgetown | 78-68 |
| 2016 | Middle Tennessee def. Michigan State | 90-81 |
Is Mercer in March Madness?
Mercer earned their appearance in the tournament after defeating Furman in the Southern Conference tournament final. It’s the Bear’s fourth SoCon title in five years. This is Mercer’s second year in a row in the NCAA Tournament and the seventh time overall. The Bears will play Saturday in Storrs, Connecticut.
Has there ever been a 15 2 upset?
Saint Peter’s became the 10th No. 15 seed to defeat a No. 2 seed when it shocked Kentucky, 85-79, in overtime in the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament. It marked the second year in a row a 15 downed a 2, as Oral Roberts upset Ohio State in 2021.
