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The science of why we love to root for underdogs - Vox
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3 theories why you go so crazy for upsets.
Science The science of why we love to root for underdogs by Joseph Stromberg Mar 20, 2015, 1:10 PM UTC K.J. Maura #11 and teammate Jourdan Grant #5 of the UMBC Retrievers celebrate their 74-54 victory UVA. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Every March Madness features all sorts of thrilling upsets. No. 14 seeds knocking off No. 3 seeds. Overmatched teams beating dominant ones. These upsets are why so many sports fans watch and love the NCAA tournament. Unlike other sports’ playoffs, it pits underdog teams from small schools against powerhouse behemoths - and, with surprising frequency, the underdog
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