Sunday, April 7, 2013

Title Game Historical Notes

The Big East & Big Ten have had teams meet for the National title twice before.

  • 1987 - Indiana 74 Syracuse 73
  • 1989 - Michigan 80 Seton Hall 79, OVT
Louisville has played in two national title games, winning both times.
  • 1980 - Louisville 59 UCLA 54
  • 1986 - Louisville 72 Duke 69
Michigan has played in 5 national title games, going 1-4.

  • 1965 - UCLA 91 Michigan 80
  • 1976 - Indiana 86 Michigan 68
  • 1989 - Michigan 80 Seton Hall 79
  • 1992 - Duke 71 Michigan 51
  • 1993 - North Carolina 77 Michigan 71
In the 1965 Final 4, UCLA defeated Wichita State in the national semi-finals in Wichita State's only other Final 4 appearance.  Use that for what you may.

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