(ARA) – Any college basketball fan has seen it play out: One second left on the buzzer, the underdog shoots an incredible three-pointer and “game over!” You just witnessed an upset.
For many, these moments are cause for celebration. Whether reflected in your picks or not, an upset changes the tone of the tournament and makes for a more exciting game with a totally unpredictable outcome. What’s better is that every year, these shake-ups have a guaranteed place in the tournament.
As a title sponsor of The Hall of Champions at Bracket Town refreshed by Coca-Cola Zero, Pepto-Bismol will commemorate the greatest upsets by featuring photos from the Five Biggest Upsets in college basketball tournament history.
The biggest upsets are as follows:
* Villanova (8) vs. Georgetown (1) – 1985
* North Carolina State (6) vs. Houston (3) – 1983
* George Mason (11) vs. Connecticut (1) – 2006
* Valparaiso (13) vs. Mississippi (4) – 1998
* Kentucky (5) vs. Indiana (1) – 1975
Fans can vote on which game-changing upset made their stomachs flip the most by visiting the Hall of Upsets at Bracket Town, the ultimate college basketball fan festival in Houston during the NCAA men’s Final Four. Pepto will offer fans an engaging experience at the Hall of Upsets, where they will be able to vote, relive the historical upsets and weigh-in on the current games.
“Each year there is always at least one game that throws fans for a loop,” says former Kentucky great Jamal Mashburn. “Having played in many upsets during my career, I can tell you one thing, there is no comparison to the celebrations that occur afterwards.”
As fans are eagerly glued to the tube this month and celebrate as the upsets unfold before their eyes, they might get carried away with the French fries and chicken wings. As you watch your favorite player upset the competition with a three-point shot, remember, if you happen to overdo it during the celebration, Pepto’s got you covered (use as directed). So go ahead, relish the moment and be sure to enjoy the upsets.