The final consolation game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was held in 1981. Virginia beat LSU, 78-74.
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The last time the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament had a consolation game for 3rd place was in 1981. Virginia beat LSU, 78-74.
Prior to the 2008 championship game, that was 1988.
Princeton hasn't won a game in the NCAA tournament since 1998 when they beat UNLV in the first round, 69-57.
Three teams have two championships each between 2001-2010. Florida (2006, 2007) North Carolina (2005, 2009) Duke (2001, 2010) Next year UCONN will be added to the list (2004, 2011)
St. John's last appearance in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2002.