Among the biggest upsets in NCAA history was Fairleigh Dickinson University's victory over top-ranked Purdue.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are the only other 16-seed to win a March Madness tournament game.
Fairleigh Dickinson won on a technicality. NEC championships were won by Merrimack.
Since Merrimack recently transitioned to Division I, they were not eligible to participate in the NCAA tournament.
As the runner-up in NEC, FDU received the bid. As a result of this upset, fans' March Madness brackets have been shattered.
As the runner-up in NEC, FDU received the bid. As a result of this upset, fans' March Madness brackets have been shattered.
A fan tweeted, "Purdue lost to a team that didn't win its conference.". In another stunned fan's comment, he said, "I knew Purdue would lose, but not in the first round."
Another said, "Poor Purdue losing to a team with a motto like "Live, Laugh, Love." Gotta love #MarchMadness."
Another person said, "I can't believe Purdue lost.". NCAA tournament fans, however, enjoy the drama.