March Madness
What is the official nickname for the round that features the final eight teams?
A. Extended 8
B. Elite 8
C. Eccentric 8
Elite 8
What are the 3 colors of the Irish Flag?
Orange, Green, and White
Which team was the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the men’s tournament?
A. Akron Zips
B. St. Peter's Peacocks
C. University of Maryland Baltimore-County Retrievers
C. UMBC beat the 1 seed Virginia Cavaliers in 2018 to be the first 16-seed to win a tournament game.
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of gold
What is the birthstone of March?
A. Ruby
B. Emerald
C. Aquamarine
Aquamarine
Who is the number 1 overall team in the tournament this year?
A. Michigan State Spartans
B. Villanova Wildcats
C. Auburn Tigers
Auburn
What is the capital of Ireland?
A. Dublin
B. Belfast
C. London
Dublin
What is the term used for the round where the last four teams compete for a spot in the Championship game?
Final 4
How many leaves does a typical clover plant have?
3
March was named after what planet?
Mars.
Which team is known as “The Blue Devils” in NCAA basketball?
A. Duke
B. North Carolina
C. Kansas
Duke
What day is St. Patick's day on?
A. March 15th
B. March 17th
C. March 20th
March 17th
Name one of the 68 teams in this year's NCAA tournament.
BONUS if you name a 1 seed.
1 seeds: Auburn, Houston, Florida, and Duke
What plant is a traditional symbol of St Patrick’s Day?
a) Thistle
b) Shamrock
c) Rose
d) Clove
B. Shamrock
This board game, which involves buying property as you travel around the board, was invented in March of 1933.
Monopoly.
Which team holds the record for the most NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships?
UCLA (11 Championships)
This U.S city dyes its river green for St. Patrick's Day each year?
Chicago
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA tournament history?
A. Stephen Curry
B. Micheal Jordan
C. "Pistol" Pete Marovich
C. Pistol Pete with 1,381 points!
What musical instrument is a symbol of Irish heritage often heard on St Patrick’s Day?
a) Drum
b) Fiddle
c) Flute
d) Harp
D. Harp
What is one of the Zodiac signs of March
A. Scorpio
B. Capricorn
C. Aries
C. Aries
Who won last years (2024) March Madness tournament?
A. UConn Huskies
B. Baylor Bears
C. North Carolina Tar Heels
A. UConn Huskies
What is the most common beer drank on St. Patrick's Day?
A. Guiness
B. Heineken
C. Budweiser
A. Guiness
Which coach has won the most NCAA Tournament games?
A. Mark Few, Gonzaga
B. Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
C. John Calipari, Kentucky
B. Coach K!
What meat is often paired with cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day meal?
a) Chicken
b) Corned beef
c) Lamb
d) Pork
B. Corned Beef
What is the name of the day in the second Sunday of the March that deals with time?
Daylight Savings
Who is the head coach of the men's Michigan State basketball team?
A. Dusty May
B. Mike Krzyzewski
C. Tom Izzo
Which breakfast cereal has "Lucky the Leprechaun" as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
Which team holds the record for the most consecutive NCAA tournament appearances?
A. Michigan State Spartans
B. Duke Blue Devils
C. Kansas Jayhawks
C. Kansas Jayhawks, 28X
What color was originally associated with St Patrick before green became dominant?
a) White
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Red
C. Blue
What unusual event happened on March 11, 2020?
COVID-19 declared a global pandemic.
What are the odds of filling out a perfect bracket?
A. 1 in 3.2 Billion
B. 1 in 6.7 Quadrillion
C. 1 in 9.2 Quintillion
C. 1 in 9.2 Quintillion
According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
A. Snakes
B. Spiders
C. Lotuses
Snakes
In 1985, Villanova became the lowest seed to ever win the NCAA Championship. What was their seeding?
4, 8, or 10
8
What city in the US has the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade?
New York City
What famous landmark opened on March 31, 1889?
A. Washington Monument
B. Statue of Liberty
C. Eiffel Tower
D. Mount Rushmore
C. The Eiffel Tower