The Ultimate March Madness Quiz
Think you’re a March Madness expert? Let's find out! Scroll down to see the answers (but don't cheat!)
ANSWER KEY
1) Which #16 seed was the only team to beat a #1 seed in the history of the women’s tournament?
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Answer: Harvard is the only team to ever beat a #1 seed (Stanford, 1998).
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2) In 2013, Louisville became the lowest seed ever to make it to the Championship game. What seed were they?
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Answer: Louisville was the #5 seed.
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3) What year did the Women’s Tournament begin?
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Answer: 1982
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4) Which school has won the most women’s tournament championships?
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Answer: UConn has won the most, with 11 championships.
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5) True or False: A #15 seed has beaten the #2 seed in the first round of the tournament before.
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Answer: False, the #15 seeds have never upset the #2 seed in the first round (fun fact, the #14 seeds have never upset the #3 seed either).
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6) In 2017, Baylor beat Texas Southern by the largest margin of victory in tournament history. How many points did Baylor beat Texas Southern by?
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Answer: Baylor beat Texas Southern by 89 points.
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7) Which player has won the most Most Outstanding Player awards in tournament history?
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Answer: Breanna Stewart is the only player - male or female - to win four straight Most Outstanding Player awards.
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8) In 2023, the LSU versus Iowa championship game became the most-viewed women’s basketball final in history. How many viewers tuned in?
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Answer: 12.6M people tuned in to the LSU versus Iowa championship game.
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9) Which player set the record for most blocked shots in a game, with 14 rejections?
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Answer: Brittney Griner blocked 14 shots against Georgetown.
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10) In 1982, Drake guard Lorri Bauman scored the most points in a tournament game — and her record still stands today. How many points did Bauman score?
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Answer: Bauman scored 50 points against Maryland.