NCAA Tournament March Madness

#265 Holy Cross

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Holy Cross has had a challenging start to the season, facing formidable opponents like Wisconsin and Rhode Island, which exposed some significant weaknesses, particularly on the defensive end. Their narrow victories against teams like Sacred Heart and New Hampshire didn’t impress enough to bolster their standing, especially since they struggled to control the pace in those games. Looking ahead, they have winnable matchups against teams like Navy and Colgate but need to capitalize on those opportunities to build momentum. If they can secure several wins in the Patriot League, particularly against teams they are favored against, they might position themselves as contenders for an automatic berth, which seems crucial given their current record and ranking. However, the chances to improve their resume are limited if they falter against mid-tier teams in their conference.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4@Wisconsin74L85-61
11/8@Rhode Island117L91-77
11/15(N)Sacred Heart327W82-75
11/16@Brown277W73-65
11/17(N)New Hampshire355W74-72
11/24@Maine23744%
11/29@Virginia18240%
12/4Harvard31059%
12/7Central Conn11341%
12/17@Quinnipiac25045%
12/20@Siena25845%
1/2Loyola MD29257%
1/5@American Univ25645%
1/8Navy34464%
1/11@Lafayette32252%
1/15@Bucknell20341%
1/18American Univ25653%
1/22Army23351%
1/25@Loyola MD29249%
1/27@Boston Univ31651%
2/1Lehigh30458%
2/5@Army23343%
2/8Boston Univ31659%
2/12Colgate31559%
2/15@Lehigh30450%
2/19Lafayette32260%
2/23@Navy34457%
2/26@Colgate31551%
3/1Bucknell20349%