March Madness: Complete list of the lowest-seeded teams to make Elite Eight

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Ethan Thompson #5 of the Oregon State Beavers dunks the ball against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Oregon State became the latest double-digit seed to join the fraternity of heavy underdogs to reach the Elite Eight in March Madness.

Historic upsets have been the theme of March Madness this year and that trend continued today when Oregon State upset Loyola-Chicago to reach the Elite Eight. The Beavers, a 12-seed out of the Midwest Region, have become just the second team seeded that low to reach the Elite Eight in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

There have been plenty of memorable underdog stories in the history of March Madness, including George Mason’s stunning Final Four run in 2006 and VCU’s journey from the First Four to the Final Four in 2011. Oregon State is currently tied with the 2002 Missouri Tigers for the lowest seed ever to reach the Elite Eight, a feat that could be surpassed if Oral Roberts stuns Arkansas in their Sweet 16 matchup.

History of double-digit seeds reaching the Elite Eight in March Madness

11-seed Loyola Marymount in 1990. This team made an inspired run after star Hank Gathers collapsed on the court and died during the WCC Tournament.
10-seed Providence in 1997.
10-seed Gonzaga in 1999. This Cinderella run kick-started the Bulldogs’ run towards becoming a mid-major powerhouse.
11-seed Temple in 2001.
12-seed Missouri in 2002.
10-seed Kent State in 2002.
11-seed George Mason in 2006. The Patriots pulled off a memorable upset of UConn to advance to the Final Four.
10-seed Davidson in 2008. They featured a future NBA star by the name of Stephen Curry.
11-seed VCU in 2011.
11-seed Dayton in 2014.
10-seed Syracuse in 2016. The Orange upset Virginia to reach the Final Four.
11-seed Xavier in 2017.
11-seed Loyola-Chicago in 2018. The Ramblers made team chaplain Sister Jean an American icon on their way to the Final Four.
12-seed Oregon State in 2021.

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