NCAA Tournament March Madness
#171 Howard
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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)
Howard's season showcases both potential and significant challenges. They started with tough losses against ranked opponents like Kansas and Missouri, which exposed weaknesses in their defense and overall depth. While they found some success against lower-ranked teams, such as Tennessee State and Florida International, these victories have not been enough to bolster their ranking significantly. The upcoming schedule features critical matchups, including games against teams like UMBC and Delaware State, where wins are essential to build momentum. However, a daunting game against Cincinnati looms, posing a serious threat to their aspirations. For Howard to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament, they must dominate their conference competition and seize opportunities against any higher-ranked teams, as their current standings suggest they will need strong finishes to improve their overall resume.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Kansas | 17 | L87-57 |
| 11/8 | @Missouri | 49 | L77-62 |
| 11/13 | (N)Tennessee St | 274 | W88-84 |
| 11/18 | @Florida Intl | 234 | W75-70 |
| 11/24 | (N)Boston Univ | 316 | 62% |
| 11/25 | @UMBC | 320 | 59% |
| 11/30 | Mt St Mary's | 279 | 62% |
| 12/8 | @Cincinnati | 21 | 28% |
| 12/14 | UNC Wilmington | 141 | 51% |
| 12/17 | Drexel | 200 | 56% |
| 12/28 | @Hampton | 255 | 52% |
| 1/1 | @Yale | 79 | 37% |
| 1/4 | Delaware St | 348 | 71% |
| 1/6 | @MD E Shore | 343 | 63% |
| 1/11 | Morgan St | 330 | 67% |
| 1/13 | Coppin St | 359 | 75% |
| 1/25 | @Norfolk St | 105 | 40% |
| 2/1 | NC Central | 198 | 56% |
| 2/3 | S Carolina St | 242 | 59% |
| 2/15 | @Delaware St | 348 | 64% |
| 2/17 | MD E Shore | 343 | 70% |
| 2/22 | @Morgan St | 330 | 60% |
| 2/24 | @Coppin St | 359 | 68% |
| 3/1 | @NC Central | 198 | 48% |
| 3/3 | @S Carolina St | 242 | 51% |
| 3/6 | Norfolk St | 105 | 48% |