This is true.
Also, Porter was fortunate that Loyola went to the Final Four through the bracket that was busted by UMBC's upset of Virginia, the first and only win by a #16 seed over a #1. Loyola still beat who they played, but their bracket became easier due to upsets.
Yes but 2 years later Moser beat #1 seed Illinois in the 2nd round to make the sweet 16.