NCAA Tournament March Madness
#82 California
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Projection: likely out
California has had a mixed start to the season, with a couple of solid wins against CS Bakersfield and Cal Poly, but the loss to Vanderbilt highlights vulnerabilities, particularly on defense, where they rank poorly. Upcoming games provide a mixed bag of opportunity and risk; facing teams like Stanford and Missouri will be crucial to bolster their resume. A win against Stanford, currently in the top ranks, would significantly enhance their standing, while losses, especially against tougher opponents like Pittsburgh and North Carolina, could damage their chances. Their performance against teams such as Florida State and Virginia Tech will be pivotal, as these matchups hold potential for both resume-defining wins and hard lessons learned.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | CS Bakersfield | 186 | W86-73 |
| 11/7 | Cal Poly | 78 | W91-73 |
| 11/13 | @Vanderbilt | 66 | L85-69 |
| 11/17 | @USC | 130 | W71-66 |
| 11/21 | Air Force | 280 | W78-69 |
| 11/24 | CS Sacramento | 234 | 66% |
| 11/27 | Mercyhurst | 316 | 72% |
| 12/3 | @Missouri | 34 | 39% |
| 12/7 | Stanford | 49 | 49% |
| 12/10 | Cornell | 290 | 70% |
| 12/14 | Northwestern LA | 256 | 68% |
| 12/21 | (N)San Diego St | 70 | 48% |
| 1/1 | @Pittsburgh | 7 | 28% |
| 1/4 | @Clemson | 30 | 39% |
| 1/8 | Virginia | 166 | 62% |
| 1/11 | Virginia Tech | 179 | 63% |
| 1/15 | @North Carolina | 8 | 30% |
| 1/18 | @NC State | 74 | 44% |
| 1/22 | Florida St | 99 | 55% |
| 1/25 | Miami FL | 112 | 57% |
| 1/29 | @SMU | 67 | 44% |
| 2/1 | Syracuse | 212 | 65% |
| 2/5 | NC State | 74 | 52% |
| 2/8 | Wake Forest | 196 | 64% |
| 2/12 | @Duke | 3 | 25% |
| 2/15 | @Georgia Tech | 170 | 54% |
| 2/22 | @Stanford | 49 | 41% |
| 2/26 | SMU | 67 | 52% |
| 3/1 | Boston College | 225 | 66% |
| 3/5 | @Louisville | 45 | 41% |
| 3/8 | @Notre Dame | 69 | 44% |