March Madness
What does the NCAA stand for?
National Collegiate Athletic Association
How many teams are in the tournament?
68
Which date is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?
March 17th
How many days are in March?
31
What mythical character is commonly associated with St. Patricks Day?
Leprechaun
Which team won the tournament in 2023?
University of Connecticut (UCONN)
What are the final 8 teams of the tournament referred to as?
Elite 8
St. Patricks Day is connected with which country?
Ireland
March 14th is often referred to as this
Pi Day 3.14
Spring begins on this day, referred to as the Spring Equinox (2024)
March 19th
What was the lowest seed to win the championship?
#8 Villanova
What city hosted the 2023 Final Four?
Houston, TX
What is the common term used for the clover?
Shamrock
This U.S city dyes its river green for St. Patricks Day each year
Chicago
What 80's rock legend was born on March 2nd, 1962
Jon Bon Jovi
Which song is played during the highlights video at the end of the tournament?
"One Shining Moment" - Luther Vandross
What is the lowest seed to make the Elite Eight?
#15 Saint Peters (2022)
What foods are most commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
corned beef and cabbage
This Organization (known for their cookies) was founded on March 12th, 1912.
Girl Scouts
What day in March is National Corn Dog Day?
March 18th
The first NCAA mens basketball tournament was in what year?
1939 - with 8 teams
Which school has won the most NCAA Championships?
UCLA - 11
What city in the US has the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade?
New York City
This person was assassinated on March 15th (Ides of March) in 44 BC.
Julius Caesar
Which United States National Park was founded in March of 1872?
Yellowstone National Park