CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kevin Mackey, who made college basketball history by coaching Cleveland State to one of the sport’s most memorable upsets, died Tuesday from an apparent heart attack, according to reports. He was 79.

Mackey became the first Division I men’s basketball coach to win an NCAA tournament game with a so-called “Cinderella” team when his No. 14 seed Cleveland State Vikings defeated the No. 3 seed Indiana Hoosiers 83-79 on March 14, 1986. The heavily favored Hoosiers were coached by Hall of Famer Bob Knight and led by All-American Steve Alford.

Led by guard Ken “Mouse” McFadden and forwards Clinton Smith and Clinton Ransey, the team advanced to defeat Saint Joseph’s in the second round. Cleveland State came within seconds of reaching the Elite Eight before a last-second basket

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