NCAA Tournament March Madness
#71 Gardner Webb
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Projection: likely out
Gardner-Webb's current record and losses to ranked opponents, such as Tennessee and Pittsburgh, highlight a lack of competitive wins against stronger teams, which is vital for tournament consideration. The team's win against NC Central offers a slight boost, but their overall performance has shown inconsistencies, particularly on offense, where they struggle against tougher defenses. Upcoming games against teams like Elon and Belmont present opportunities to strengthen their resume, yet with a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against ranked opponents, each loss could further diminish their chances. The reliance on upcoming games against weaker conference foes may not be sufficient to warrant serious tournament consideration if they cannot secure notable victories.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Tennessee | 2 | L80-64 |
| 11/8 | @NC Central | 198 | W88-82 |
| 11/11 | @Pittsburgh | 3 | L83-64 |
| 11/16 | Elon | 23 | 44% |
| 11/19 | @Charlotte | 139 | L60-54 |
| 11/26 | (N)SE Louisiana | 260 | 66% |
| 11/29 | @Belmont | 173 | 56% |
| 12/4 | @Wofford | 273 | 64% |
| 12/7 | NC Central | 198 | 65% |
| 12/14 | Queens NC | 352 | 80% |
| 12/17 | @Ga Southern | 162 | 55% |
| 12/21 | @East Carolina | 215 | 59% |
| 1/2 | @Charleston So | 252 | 62% |
| 1/4 | Presbyterian | 263 | 70% |
| 1/8 | Winthrop | 156 | 63% |
| 1/11 | @High Point | 161 | 55% |
| 1/15 | @Radford | 158 | 55% |
| 1/18 | SC Upstate | 297 | 73% |
| 1/22 | UNC Asheville | 138 | 61% |
| 1/29 | Longwood | 170 | 64% |
| 2/1 | @Winthrop | 156 | 55% |
| 2/5 | @UNC Asheville | 138 | 53% |
| 2/8 | Charleston So | 252 | 69% |
| 2/15 | @SC Upstate | 297 | 66% |
| 2/19 | @Longwood | 170 | 56% |
| 2/22 | High Point | 161 | 63% |
| 2/26 | Radford | 158 | 63% |
| 3/1 | @Presbyterian | 263 | 63% |