NCAA Tournament March Madness

#116 Akron

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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)

Akron's resume showcases a mix of solid victories and concerning losses, particularly against higher-caliber teams. Their narrow attempts against notable opponents like Arkansas State and Princeton highlight competitiveness, but ultimately, losing those matchups raises questions about their ability to handle pressure against tougher competition. Wins over teams like Nebraska Omaha and Northern Kentucky indicate potential, but victories over lower-tier opponents often come with less weight in the eyes of the selection committee. Looking ahead, crucial matchups against teams within their own conference—like the games against Ohio and Kent—are key. Winning those games would not only bolster their conference standing but also create an opportunity to impress the committee with a stronger overall record and quality wins. The path to improvement hinges on consistency and taking advantage of the remaining schedule.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4@Arkansas St93L80-75
11/12@St Mary's CA36L87-68
11/22Lamar196W79-72
11/23NE Omaha213W92-84
11/24Alabama St274W97-78
12/3N Kentucky246W86-73
12/15(N)WI Milwaukee145L100-81
12/20(N)Yale75L74-58
12/21(N)Jackson St268W68-50
12/30@Princeton151L76-75
1/3@Bowling Green295W71-68
1/7C Michigan206W87-71
1/11@E Michigan314W105-81
1/14Toledo183W85-78
1/17Ohio159W92-80
1/21@Buffalo32960%
1/25Miami OH14155%
1/28@N Illinois36065%
1/31@Kent16449%
2/4Ball St27163%
2/8South Alabama10653%
2/11W Michigan28464%
2/15@C Michigan20651%
2/18N Illinois36072%
2/22@Ohio15948%
2/25@Ball St27156%
3/1Kent16457%
3/4@Toledo18350%
3/7Buffalo32967%