NCAA Tournament March Madness
#296 Howard
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Projected seed: 15 (automatic qualifier)
Howard's season has been a struggle, highlighted by lopsided losses to higher-ranked teams like Kansas and Missouri, which showcase their challenges competing against strong opponents. Their inability to secure wins against the majority of their non-conference competition, such as losses to Boston University and Cincinnati, further dims their chances for an at-large bid. With a defense that ranks near the bottom and inconsistent offensive performances, Howard must focus on winning the MEAC championship to make the tournament, and they have crucial upcoming games against teams like Norfolk State and Maryland Eastern Shore that could bolster their confidence and standing, provided they can secure victories.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Kansas | 9 | L87-57 |
| 11/8 | @Missouri | 27 | L77-62 |
| 11/13 | (N)Tennessee St | 297 | W88-84 |
| 11/18 | @Florida Intl | 232 | W75-70 |
| 11/24 | (N)Boston Univ | 301 | L69-62 |
| 11/25 | @UMBC | 279 | L95-77 |
| 11/30 | Mt St Mary's | 264 | L79-75 |
| 12/8 | @Cincinnati | 45 | L84-67 |
| 12/14 | UNC Wilmington | 148 | W88-83 |
| 12/17 | Drexel | 202 | L68-65 |
| 12/28 | @Hampton | 233 | L83-67 |
| 1/1 | @Yale | 75 | L93-65 |
| 1/4 | Delaware St | 310 | W100-94 |
| 1/11 | Morgan St | 347 | W100-95 |
| 1/13 | Coppin St | 362 | W90-75 |
| 1/25 | @Norfolk St | 152 | 37% |
| 2/1 | (N)Hampton | 233 | 46% |
| 2/3 | S Carolina St | 223 | 49% |
| 2/8 | NC Central | 306 | 55% |
| 2/10 | @MD E Shore | 353 | 53% |
| 2/15 | @Delaware St | 310 | 47% |
| 2/17 | MD E Shore | 353 | 61% |
| 2/22 | @Morgan St | 347 | 51% |
| 2/24 | @Coppin St | 362 | 56% |
| 3/1 | @NC Central | 306 | 47% |
| 3/3 | @S Carolina St | 223 | 41% |
| 3/6 | Norfolk St | 152 | 45% |