NCAA Tournament March Madness
#165 Akron
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Projected seed: 14 (automatic qualifier)
Akron is starting off slow with a tough schedule, having already faced formidable opponents like St. Mary's and Arkansas State, which resulted in losses that reflected their defensive and overall inconsistencies. Their upcoming games against low-ranked teams such as Nebraska Omaha and Alabama State present clear opportunities to build a winning record, but it will be critical for them to not only win these matchups but to do so convincingly, which could bolster their overall perception. Additionally, facing Bowling Green and Ball State—teams with higher rankings—will be challenging but could also serve as pivotal moments: strong performances there could shift the narrative around their potential for an at-large bid, although realistically, their best path to the tournament likely hinges on capturing the conference championship.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Arkansas St | 89 | L80-75 |
| 11/12 | @St Mary's CA | 80 | L87-68 |
| 11/22 | Lamar | 284 | 63% |
| 11/23 | NE Omaha | 206 | 57% |
| 11/24 | Alabama St | 196 | 56% |
| 12/3 | N Kentucky | 224 | 59% |
| 12/15 | (N)WI Milwaukee | 280 | 59% |
| 12/20 | (N)Yale | 79 | 42% |
| 12/30 | @Princeton | 216 | 50% |
| 1/3 | @Bowling Green | 296 | 57% |
| 1/4 | @Bowling Green | 296 | 57% |
| 1/7 | C Michigan | 98 | 48% |
| 1/11 | @E Michigan | 318 | 60% |
| 1/14 | Toledo | 85 | 47% |
| 1/17 | Ohio | 179 | 55% |
| 1/18 | Ohio | 179 | 55% |
| 1/21 | @Buffalo | 334 | 61% |
| 1/25 | Miami OH | 262 | 61% |
| 1/28 | @N Illinois | 270 | 54% |
| 1/31 | @Kent | 209 | 49% |
| 2/1 | @Kent | 209 | 49% |
| 2/4 | Ball St | 337 | 69% |
| 2/11 | W Michigan | 307 | 66% |
| 2/15 | @C Michigan | 98 | 40% |
| 2/18 | N Illinois | 270 | 62% |
| 2/22 | @Ohio | 179 | 47% |
| 2/25 | @Ball St | 337 | 62% |
| 3/1 | Kent | 209 | 57% |
| 3/4 | @Toledo | 85 | 39% |
| 3/7 | Buffalo | 334 | 69% |