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4. Cleveland State's unforgettable 1986 Sweet 16
Cleveland State's 1986 NCAA Tournament appearance helped establish the modern reputation of Cinderella teams.
The Vikings entered the tournament as a No. 14 seed under coach Kevin Mackey. Their opening opponent was third-seeded Indiana, led by legendary coach Bob Knight.
Cleveland State stunned the Hoosiers 83-79, becoming the first No. 14 seed to defeat a No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament history.
The Vikings weren't finished.
Cleveland State defeated Saint Joseph's 75-69 in the second round, advancing to the Sweet 16 and capturing national attention.
The team's run finally ended against Navy and future NBA star David Robinson. Cleveland State lost a heartbreaking 71-70 decision after nearly completing another remarkable upset.
The Vikings' aggressive playing style earned the nickname Run 'N Stun, and their tournament performance remains one of the most important achievements in school history.
Forty years later, Cleveland State celebrated the anniversary of that memorable team during the 2025-26 season.
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