NCAA Tournament March Madness

#271 Holy Cross

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Holy Cross has had a challenging season, facing tough opponents early on, including losses to Wisconsin and Virginia, which underscore the overall competitiveness of their schedule. Their inability to consistently defend has hindered their chances, as shown in disappointing outings against teams like Maine and Central Connecticut. With a relatively weak conference record against mid-tier Patriot League teams such as Loyola Maryland and American University, it will be critical for Holy Cross to secure wins in these matchups to bolster their resume. The upcoming games against Navy and American present opportunities for crucial victories that could shift momentum, but they must also navigate the second half of their schedule carefully to avoid any further setbacks that could compromise their standing. Ultimately, their best shot at the NCAA tournament hinges on winning the Patriot League championship, as their overall profile lacks the strength to warrant an at-large bid.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4@Wisconsin30L85-61
11/8@Rhode Island79L91-77
11/15(N)Sacred Heart253W82-75
11/16@Brown166W73-65
11/17(N)New Hampshire358W74-72
11/24@Maine203L80-55
11/29@Virginia97L67-41
12/4Harvard286W68-67
12/7Central Conn175L69-56
12/17@Quinnipiac268W70-69
12/20@Siena265W78-70
1/2Loyola MD27254%
1/5@American Univ25645%
1/8Navy34661%
1/11@Lafayette29148%
1/15@Bucknell25845%
1/18American Univ25653%
1/22Army25453%
1/25@Loyola MD27246%
1/27@Boston Univ26346%
2/1Lehigh23752%
2/5@Army25445%
2/8Boston Univ26353%
2/12Colgate27354%
2/15@Lehigh23744%
2/19Lafayette29156%
2/23@Navy34653%
2/26@Colgate27346%
3/1Bucknell25853%