Back on this day in 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State University in the first ever March Madness tournament

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Back on this day in 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State University in the first ever March Madness tournament

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Published on Mar 27, 2026, 8:18:58 AM
Total time: 00:01:15

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Back on this day in 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State University in the first ever March Madness tournament. The first ever women's march madness tournament came in 1982.

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