NCAA Tournament March Madness
#91 Dayton
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Projection: next four out
Dayton’s current standing reflects a solid start but lacks the robust résumé needed for a strong tournament bid. The victories against St. Francis PA and Ball State don't offer much heft, given their low rankings, while the win over Northwestern is noteworthy but still insufficient on its own. Upcoming matchups, particularly against North Carolina and Marquette, present golden opportunities to bolster their profile. A strong performance in those games could shift perceptions, but failing to secure quality wins will leave the Flyers in a precarious position, especially with potentially lopsided losses against tougher opponents looming later in the season. Thus, they find themselves on the cusp, needing significant results to ensure they don't fall off the radar come selection time.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | St Francis PA | 276 | W87-57 |
| 11/9 | Northwestern | 84 | W71-66 |
| 11/13 | Ball St | 337 | W77-69 |
| 11/20 | New Mexico St | 226 | W74-53 |
| 11/25 | (N)North Carolina | 8 | 31% |
| 12/3 | W Michigan | 307 | 72% |
| 12/7 | Lehigh | 304 | 72% |
| 12/14 | Marquette | 13 | 39% |
| 12/17 | UNLV | 86 | 54% |
| 12/20 | (N)Cincinnati | 21 | 38% |
| 12/31 | La Salle | 116 | 57% |
| 1/4 | @G Washington | 146 | 51% |
| 1/8 | @Massachusetts | 142 | 51% |
| 1/15 | George Mason | 88 | 54% |
| 1/18 | Loyola-Chicago | 180 | 62% |
| 1/21 | @Duquesne | 331 | 67% |
| 1/24 | St Joseph's PA | 253 | 67% |
| 1/28 | @St Bonaventure | 120 | 49% |
| 1/31 | @St Louis | 174 | 54% |
| 2/4 | Davidson | 181 | 62% |
| 2/7 | VCU | 50 | 48% |
| 2/12 | @Fordham | 208 | 56% |
| 2/15 | Duquesne | 331 | 74% |
| 2/21 | @Loyola-Chicago | 180 | 54% |
| 2/26 | @Rhode Island | 117 | 49% |
| 3/1 | Richmond | 287 | 70% |
| 3/4 | St Louis | 174 | 62% |
| 3/7 | @VCU | 50 | 40% |