NCAA Upsets: 12 Seeds Poised to Shock

0:00On March 18th, number 12 seats in the NCAA tournament have a real knack for pulling off first-round upsets against number 5s. Over the past 40 years, they've posted a 36% win rate going 57 and 103 in those matchups. Last year, they split even at two wins and two losses to kick things off. These games often play out closer than the seats suggest. Number 5 teams tend to be big conference squads that fell short of higher expectations, while number 12s are usually smaller conference winners. Riding hot streaks into March Madness, full of momentum. Fans still buzz about last year's thrillers, like McNeese State edging Clemson 69-67 and Colorado State topping Memphis, 78-70. That success has everyone wondering if this year's lower seats can match it and shake up brackets early. Experts ranked the top upset chances, starting with Akron over Texas Tech, thanks to the Zib's 10-game streak, MAC title, and high-powered offense. Averaging 88 points a game.

1:01McNeese looks strong to against Vanderbilt, with their 14-1 run in 15 games led by standout freshman Larry Johnson. Meanwhile, high points 30 wins and scoring punch give Wisconsin a test, though the Badger's back court edge might hold. Northern Iowa versus St. John's seems the toughest hill, but keep watching. McNeese's openers could deliver more March Magic right out of the gate.