NCAA Tournament March Madness

#23 Elon

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Projection: likely out

Elon's current standing presents a challenging picture for their NCAA tournament prospects. An early loss to North Carolina is not surprising given the ranking of their opponent, but it does highlight a critical gap in competition. The lopsided nature of their loss suggests weaknesses, especially on defense, since they struggled to contain a top-tier program. Victories over lower-ranked teams like Northern Illinois provide little weight to their resume. Upcoming games, notably against teams like Col Charleston and Hofstra, present significant opportunities; however, the margins of projected wins are narrow, meaning they must not only secure victories but do so convincingly to catch the committee's attention. If they falter against their Coastal Conference rivals, it could further diminish their chances of earning an at-large bid.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4@North Carolina8L90-76
11/16@Gardner Webb7156%
11/20@N Illinois270W75-48
11/22@Notre Dame8157%
11/29(N)Maine23773%
11/30(N)Navy34482%
12/1@Penn36183%
12/7Wofford27378%
12/18@ETSU21068%
12/21UNC Greensboro19574%
12/28Marshall14771%
1/2@NC A&T24470%
1/4Hampton25577%
1/9@William & Mary15164%
1/11Campbell23176%
1/13Campbell23176%
1/16@Drexel20067%
1/18@Delaware28373%
1/23Monmouth NJ30981%
1/25Col Charleston6162%
1/30Hofstra16472%
2/1Northeastern20274%
2/6@Campbell23170%
2/8@Col Charleston6154%
2/13NC A&T24477%
2/15@UNC Wilmington14163%
2/20Towson15972%
2/22William & Mary15171%
2/27@Monmouth NJ30975%
3/1@Stony Brook28674%