Upset
From Freepedia
Upset is a term used when referring to a competition, frequently in electoral politics or sports. When an upset occurs, the party popularly expected to win the competition is defeated by an underdog, defying the conventional wisdom. The term was popularized after a horse named "Upset" beat the odds to win the 1919 Keene Memorial Stakes against the legendary Man O' War, after the latter suffered an uncharacteristic poor start.
An upset can also mean when a team in a sports competition blows a substantial lead against their opponents, with the losing team making a remarkable comeback to win.
Examples of major upsets
- 2001 Division I Men's Basketball Championship in which Hampton University, the #15 seed, upset Iowa State University, the #2 seed.
- 2003 World Series (Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees)
- 2004 American League Championship Series, where the Boston Red Sox broke history and overcame their 3-0 deficit to beat the Yankees
See Also
Underdog Examples in underdog
"Upset" can also mean "unhappy" or "dissatisfied."
