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In 1984, Georgetown led by Patrick Ewing, won their first National Championship. Which school did they defeat 84-75 in the championship game?

Houston. In 1984, Houston's Phi Slamma Jamma lost in the National Championship game for the second straight year, and lost in the Final Four for the third straight year. Kentucky lost in the semi-finals to Georgetown and Virginia, then lost in the semi-finals to Houston.

In 1957, North Carolina won their first National Championship in a thrilling 54-53 triple overtime game. Which team did the Tar Heels defeat in that National Championship game?

Kansas. Kansas was led by the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Wilt Chamberlain, and lost in the first multiple overtime game in NCAA Championship game history. San Francisco won the 1955 and 1956 National Championships, and lost in the 1957 semi-finals to Kansas.

In 1988, Danny and the Miracles won Kansas their first championship in 36 years. What team did Kansas beat 83-79 in the National Championship game?

Oklahoma. Danny and the Miracles defeated Big Eight rival Oklahoma in the National Championship game. Duke lost to eventual champions Kansas in the semi-finals.

In 1994, led by "The Big Nasty" Corliss Williamson, Arkansas won their first National Championship. Which team did they defeat 76-72 in the National Championship game?

Duke. Duke couldn't win their third championship in four years when they lost to Arkansas in the championship game. Arizona lost to eventual champions Arkansas in the semi-finals.

In 1996, the Rick Pitino led Wildcats of Kentucky won their first title since 1978. Which team did they beat 76-67 in the National Championship game?

Syracuse. Syracuse couldn't get their coach Jim Boeheim, his first title in 1996. Led by the National Player of the Year in Marcus Camby, UMass fell just short when they lost to Kentucky in the semi-finals.

Going into the 1974 seson, UCLA had won seven straight national championships. The David Thompson led NC State stopped that run by winning the 1974 NCAA Championship 76-64. Which team did they beat in the final?

Marquette. NC State defeated UCLA in the semi-finals, and Marquette beat Kansas in the other semi-final. This was Marquette's first Final Four appearance.

In 1964, UCLA won their first of 11 National Championships. They won the National Championship game by a score of 98-83. Who did they beat?

Duke. This was the first of Duke's many Final Four appearances. Duke defeated Michigan in the semi-finals.

In his first year with Kentucky, Tubby Smith led them to the 1998 National Championship, and their second championship in three years. Which team lost to Kentucky 78-69 in the 1998 National Championship game?

Utah. Led by Michael Doleac and Andre Miller, the Utes made their first Final Four appearance in 34 years. North Carolina lost to Utah in the semi-finals.

In 2004, led by Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon, UCONN won their second National Championship 82-73. What team lost to UCONN in the 2004 National Championship game?

Georgia Tech. This was Georgia Tech's second Final Four appearance. Duke lost to UCONN in the semi-finals. Duke, Stanford, and St. Joseph's were all #1 seeds in the 2004 NCAA Tournament.

In 2002, Maryland won their first ever National Championship. Led by Steve Blake, Lonny Baxter, and Juan Dixon, which team did Maryland defeat by the score of 64-52 in the 2002 National Championship game.

Indiana. Indiana, a #5 seed made a Cinderella run to the final game in 2002. Kansas lost to Maryland in the semi-finals that season.