"Villanova entered the tournament as a No. 8 seed with a 19-10 record, unranked in the final regular season AP poll, and faced a stacked Big East."
"In the national championship game, Villanova faced the No. 1 overall seed, Georgetown Hoyas, who were defending champions with a 35-2 record and loaded with future pros."
"Villanova shot a ridiculous 78.6 percent from the field, executing every possession perfectly against one of the best defenses in the country, leading to a 66-64 victory."
"No team seeded worse than No. 8 has ever won the title in the 64-team era, making Villanova's victory the ultimate underdog story in NCAA Tournament history."
The 1985 Villanova Wildcats entered the NCAA Tournament as an unranked No. 8 seed with a 19-10 record. They achieved a remarkable run, defeating higher-seeded teams including Michigan, Maryland, and North Carolina to reach the Final Four. In the championship game, Villanova faced the top-seeded Georgetown Hoyas, who were heavily favored. Villanova executed a flawless game, shooting 78.6 percent from the field, and won 66-64, marking the only time a No. 8 seed has won the title in the 64-team era.
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