In the 1990 March Madness Championship, UNLV defeated Duke by a score of 103-73. The tournament is most remembered for the run of Loyola Marymount, whose star player passed away on the court in a game prior to the tournament. Loyola Marymount won 3 games as an underdog, with a swelling of support behind them as they paid tribute to their fallen teammate. One of the most memorable moments occurred against New Mexico as Loyola’s star Bo Kimble shot and made a free throw left-handed in a tribute to left-handed Gathers.
What were the biggest upsets of the 1990 tournament?
The biggest upset of the tournament (based on seed) was #14 Northern Iowa defeating #3 Missouri by a score of 73-71.
Three double digit seeds made the Sweet 16 in 1990: Ball State (12), Loyola Marymount(11) and Texas (10).