NCAA Tournament March Madness
#266 Citadel
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
The Citadel's current standing poses significant challenges for their NCAA tournament hopes, primarily due to their weak overall record and lackluster performance against low-to-mid-tier opponents. Losing to teams like Boston College and NC A&T, while only securing a win against Stetson—a team struggling in its own right—highlights the struggles the Bulldogs face in both defense and offense. Their upcoming games against teams like Campbell and Chattanooga present important opportunities to bolster their resume, especially if they can secure unexpected wins against higher-ranked opponents like Vanderbilt or Furman. However, with their current trajectory, relying on an automatic qualification through a strong conference performance appears to be their best path forward to make a tournament bid.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Boston College | 187 | L69-60 |
| 11/11 | Stetson | 333 | W74-52 |
| 11/17 | NC A&T | 244 | L82-73 |
| 11/20 | Col Charleston | 61 | L76-61 |
| 12/12 | Campbell | 231 | 51% |
| 12/16 | @Cent Arkansas | 341 | 55% |
| 12/18 | @Vanderbilt | 76 | 30% |
| 1/1 | @Samford | 119 | 34% |
| 1/4 | Chattanooga | 217 | 50% |
| 1/8 | Furman | 82 | 38% |
| 1/11 | @ETSU | 210 | 41% |
| 1/15 | @UNC Greensboro | 195 | 40% |
| 1/18 | VMI | 186 | 47% |
| 1/22 | @Wofford | 273 | 46% |
| 1/25 | W Carolina | 354 | 67% |
| 1/29 | @Mercer | 314 | 51% |
| 2/1 | Samford | 119 | 42% |
| 2/5 | UNC Greensboro | 195 | 48% |
| 2/8 | @VMI | 186 | 39% |
| 2/12 | Wofford | 273 | 54% |
| 2/15 | @W Carolina | 354 | 60% |
| 2/19 | Mercer | 314 | 59% |
| 2/22 | @Chattanooga | 217 | 42% |
| 2/26 | @Furman | 82 | 31% |
| 3/1 | ETSU | 210 | 49% |