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March Madness 2005 [part 3] Quiz for Experts | NCAA Basketball

This quiz deals with the elite eight, final four, and NCAA Men's Basketball Finals in 2005.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sarah606. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sarah606

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
204,334

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. West Virginia and Louisville played into overtime in their elite eight matchup.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did North Carolina beat in the elite eight to advance to the final four? Hint

Michigan State

Wisconsin

Kentucky

Arizona

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Question 3 of 10

3. Out of all the regional finals, which elite eight team scored the most points? Hint

Michigan State

Illinois

Louisville

North Carolina

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Question 4 of 10

4. Out of the four elite eight games, how many went into overtime? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. All the teams in the final four were either a one, two, or three seed.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the final four teams scored the most points during the two final four games? Hint

Michigan State

Louisville

Illinois

North Carolina

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Question 7 of 10

7. Leading up to the final four, the NCAA found which player as the leading scorer in the tournament? Hint

Salim Stoudamire

Sean May

Francisco Garcia

Paul Davis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Both teams going to the finals were number one seeds.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sean May won a NCAA title on his 21st birthday.

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False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team won the 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament? Hint

North Carolina State

University of North Carolina

University of Illinois

Duke University

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. West Virginia and Louisville played into overtime in their elite eight matchup.

Answer: True

West Virginia had a solid lead for most of regulation time. Louisiana came back to tie it up and eventually win 93 - 85 in overtime.

2. Who did North Carolina beat in the elite eight to advance to the final four?

Answer: Wisconsin

North Carolina beat Wisconsin 88 - 82 on March 27. It was the final for the Syracuse region.

3. Out of all the regional finals, which elite eight team scored the most points?

Answer: Michigan State

Michigan State scored 94 points in double-overtime against Kentucky. Louisville scored 93 points in single overtime against West Virginia.

4. Out of the four elite eight games, how many went into overtime?

Answer: 3

Three of the four games went into overtime and the Kentucky - Michigan State game went into double-overtime. Only the Wisconsin - North Carolina game ended in regulation.

5. All the teams in the final four were either a one, two, or three seed.

Answer: False

Illinois and North Carolina were both #1 seeds, but Louisville was a #4 seed, and Michigan State was a #5 seed.

6. Which of the final four teams scored the most points during the two final four games?

Answer: North Carolina

North Carolina beat Michigan State 87 - 71, and Illinois beat Louisville 72 - 57. The final four took place on April 2.

7. Leading up to the final four, the NCAA found which player as the leading scorer in the tournament?

Answer: Sean May

Sean May had 108 points in his first five games in the tournament. Francisco Garcia and Rashad McCants were tied for fourth overall with 88 points each. Paul Davis had 84 points in his five games and Salim Stoudamire (of Arizona) had 73 points and only played in four tournament games.

8. Both teams going to the finals were number one seeds.

Answer: True

Illinois was the number one seed in the Chicago division, and North Carolina was the number one seed in the Syracuse division.

9. Sean May won a NCAA title on his 21st birthday.

Answer: True

Sean May turned 21 on April 4, and won a championship along with his fellow Tarheels.

10. Which team won the 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament?

Answer: University of North Carolina

UNC beat Illinois 75-70 on April 4th. This was the first time Roy Williams had won a NCAA championship.

Source: Author Sarah606

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