NCAA Tournament March Madness
#334 Buffalo
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Buffalo's season so far presents a challenging path to an NCAA tournament bid, particularly given its shaky overall record and subpar defensive metrics. The team's loss against Notre Dame is concerning; however, their ability to compete closely with a higher-ranked opponent shows potential. Their upcoming schedule doesn't offer many opportunities for impressive wins, with tough matchups at Penn State and against Kent threatening to push their record further into the negative. For Buffalo to enhance its tournament chances, winning crucial Mid-American Conference games, especially against teams like Ohio and Akron, will be essential. A strong finish in conference play could place them in the mix for an automatic bid, but they will need to tighten their defense significantly to turn the tide.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Old Dominion | 350 | W83-82 |
| 11/11 | @Notre Dame | 81 | L86-77 |
| 11/14 | Bryant | 201 | L87-64 |
| 11/19 | @Vermont | 272 | L78-67 |
| 11/22 | Morgan St | 330 | 53% |
| 11/25 | NC A&T | 244 | 44% |
| 12/1 | @Penn St | 12 | 15% |
| 12/7 | @St Bonaventure | 120 | 28% |
| 12/19 | @Georgia | 52 | 21% |
| 12/29 | @Temple | 136 | 29% |
| 1/4 | @Miami OH | 262 | 38% |
| 1/7 | Ohio | 179 | 40% |
| 1/10 | Kent | 209 | 42% |
| 1/11 | Kent | 209 | 42% |
| 1/14 | @Bowling Green | 296 | 42% |
| 1/18 | @W Michigan | 307 | 43% |
| 1/21 | Akron | 165 | 39% |
| 1/25 | @E Michigan | 318 | 44% |
| 1/28 | C Michigan | 98 | 33% |
| 2/1 | Ball St | 337 | 55% |
| 2/4 | @Toledo | 85 | 25% |
| 2/11 | @N Illinois | 270 | 39% |
| 2/15 | Bowling Green | 296 | 50% |
| 2/18 | W Michigan | 307 | 51% |
| 2/22 | @Ball St | 337 | 47% |
| 2/25 | @C Michigan | 98 | 26% |
| 3/1 | Toledo | 85 | 32% |
| 3/4 | Miami OH | 262 | 46% |
| 3/7 | @Akron | 165 | 31% |