NCAA Tournament March Madness
#195 Akron
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Projected seed: 13 (automatic qualifier)
Akron's season has been defined by inconsistency, especially on the defensive end, leading to a mixed bag of performances against both quality and lesser opponents. Losses to Arkansas State and St. Mary's highlight struggles against teams with solid resumes, while victories against weaker foes like NE Omaha and Alabama State provide little to bolster their standing. The road ahead features crucial games, particularly against teams like Bowling Green and Toledo, where a strong showing could potentially enhance their profile. However, their best chance for an NCAA Tournament berth hinges on winning the Mid-American Conference tournament, as their current body of work doesn't suggest they could earn an at-large bid.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Arkansas St | 106 | L80-75 |
| 11/12 | @St Mary's CA | 56 | L87-68 |
| 11/22 | Lamar | 144 | W79-72 |
| 11/23 | NE Omaha | 289 | W92-84 |
| 11/24 | Alabama St | 280 | W97-78 |
| 12/3 | N Kentucky | 236 | W86-73 |
| 12/15 | (N)WI Milwaukee | 126 | L100-81 |
| 12/20 | (N)Yale | 93 | L74-58 |
| 12/30 | @Princeton | 150 | 44% |
| 1/3 | @Bowling Green | 287 | 52% |
| 1/7 | C Michigan | 154 | 52% |
| 1/11 | @E Michigan | 317 | 55% |
| 1/14 | Toledo | 219 | 56% |
| 1/18 | Ohio | 184 | 54% |
| 1/21 | @Buffalo | 326 | 55% |
| 1/25 | Miami OH | 197 | 54% |
| 1/28 | @N Illinois | 352 | 59% |
| 2/1 | @Kent | 114 | 41% |
| 2/4 | Ball St | 321 | 63% |
| 2/11 | W Michigan | 257 | 58% |
| 2/15 | @C Michigan | 154 | 44% |
| 2/18 | N Illinois | 352 | 67% |
| 2/22 | @Ohio | 184 | 46% |
| 2/25 | @Ball St | 321 | 55% |
| 3/1 | Kent | 114 | 49% |
| 3/4 | @Toledo | 219 | 48% |
| 3/7 | Buffalo | 326 | 63% |