In the most shocking result in NCAA Tournament history, 16-seed Fairleigh Dickinson defeated overall number-one seed Duke 71-68 in the Final Four, completing a cinderella run that captivated the nation.
Historic Upset
No 16-seed had ever reached the Final Four, let alone won there. FDU's zone defense stifled Duke's high-powered offense, holding them to 38% shooting.
Star Performance
Junior guard Marcus Williams scored 31 points for FDU, hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining to seal the impossible victory.
- FDU 71, Duke 68
- First 16-seed in Final Four history to win
- Marcus Williams: 31 points, game-winning three
- Championship game next Monday