NCAA Tournament March Madness
#7 Houston
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Projection: likely out
Houston's current profile reflects a mixed bag that complicates their standing for the NCAA tournament. While they opened with a solid win against Jackson State and showcased a strong defensive setup, the loss to Auburn underscores vulnerabilities against higher-tier competition, indicating they may struggle in critical matchups. With opportunities against teams like Alabama and TCU looming, winning those could bolster their resume significantly. However, close calls or losses in upcoming games against teams like Oklahoma State or Baylor could dilute their overall standing. Their schedule does offer manageable games for padding their record, but with a slim margin for error in conference play, Houston's path remains precarious.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Jackson St | 299 | W97-40 |
| 11/9 | (N)Auburn | 4 | L74-69 |
| 11/13 | Louisiana | 342 | W91-45 |
| 11/22 | Hofstra | 164 | 78% |
| 11/26 | (N)Alabama | 19 | 58% |
| 11/27 | Notre Dame | 81 | 72% |
| 11/28 | (N)Notre Dame | 81 | 69% |
| 12/7 | Butler | 133 | 76% |
| 12/10 | Troy | 122 | 75% |
| 12/18 | Toledo | 85 | 73% |
| 12/21 | TAM C. Christi | 189 | 79% |
| 12/30 | @Oklahoma St | 44 | 60% |
| 1/4 | BYU | 72 | 71% |
| 1/6 | TCU | 124 | 75% |
| 1/11 | @Kansas St | 248 | 77% |
| 1/15 | West Virginia | 57 | 69% |
| 1/18 | @UCF | 32 | 57% |
| 1/21 | Utah | 62 | 70% |
| 1/25 | @Kansas | 17 | 53% |
| 1/29 | @West Virginia | 57 | 62% |
| 2/1 | Texas Tech | 9 | 57% |
| 2/4 | Oklahoma St | 44 | 67% |
| 2/8 | @Colorado | 39 | 59% |
| 2/10 | Baylor | 25 | 63% |
| 2/15 | @Arizona | 95 | 66% |
| 2/18 | @Arizona St | 37 | 58% |
| 2/22 | Iowa St | 48 | 67% |
| 2/24 | @Texas Tech | 9 | 49% |
| 3/1 | Cincinnati | 21 | 62% |
| 3/3 | Kansas | 17 | 61% |
| 3/8 | @Baylor | 25 | 55% |