Since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985 — its modern format — only five of 39 national champions were unranked to start the season.
Georgetown Hoyas (10-11, 3-7 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (6-16, 1-10 Big East) Cincinnati; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Meri Kanerva and Xavier host Kelsey Ransom and Georgetown in Big ...