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Which college basketball team famously defeated Georgetown in the 1985 NCAA Championship?

**Did you know?** One of the most remarkable underdog stories in sports history took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The United States men’s ice hockey team, composed mainly of college players, faced seemingly insurmountable odds against the Soviet Union, a powerhouse team that had dominated the sport for decades and had won four consecutive Olympic gold medals since 1964.
Despite the Soviets’ overwhelming reputation and an earlier defeat to the USSR team in an exhibition match just before the Olympics, the young American squad, under the guidance of coach Herb Brooks, pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory in what is now famously known as the “Miracle on Ice.”
This triumph not only propelled the U.S. team to win the gold medal after defeating Finland in the final but also became a symbol of hope and national pride during a tense period of the Cold War, inspiring generations of athletes and fans alike.
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