It was a sports stunner!

On March 16, 2012, Lehigh dreams came true when its 15th-seeded men’s basketball team scored a 75-70 upset over second-seeded Duke University.

It was Lehigh’s first NCAA tournament win.

Lehigh never trailed by more than five points during the game and led for much of it. C. J. McCollum ’13, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers, led the way with 30 points.

At the time, Lehigh was only the sixth No. 15 seed to ever beat a No. 2 seed, and the second team to do so that day. The Lehigh win was even nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset.”