Florida fans are familiar with how long a run a No. 3 seed can make in the NCAA Tournament.
In 2006, as a No. 3 seed, the Gators cut down the nets in Indianapolis, winning six straight to earn the first of their back-to-back national titles.
Here’s a look at how No. 3 seeds have fared in the NCAA Tournament since the field was expanded to 64 teams in 1985, courtesy of the Washington Post:
vs. No. 14 seed — 81-15 (.844)
Round of 32 –48-33 (.593)
Sweet 16 — 23-25 (.479)
Elite Eight — 12-11 (.522)
Final Four — 8-4 (.667)
National Title Game — 3-5 (.375)
National title winners as No. 3 seeds — Florida (2006), Syracuse (2003), Michigan (1989).
