In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States hockey team achieved the impossible by defeating the Soviet Union, a heavily favored team, in the semifinals of the tournament. Many consider this game to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history. However, a similar story played out in the basketball world just a few months later. On March 22, 1980, the University of Michigan Wolverines faced off against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. North Carolina was highly ranked and had star players like James Worthy and Sam Perkins. The Wolverines, on the other hand, were an unlikely team, with little expectation of advancing far in the tournament. However, they shocked the world with a stunning 79-77 victory over the Tar Heels, led by the outstanding play of guard Mike McGee. This game is now known as the "Miracle on Hardwood," a remarkable underdog story that demonstrates the beauty and unpredictability of March Madness.