NCAA Tournament March Madness
#255 Jacksonville
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Jacksonville's path to a tournament invite hinges on a necessity for an automatic bid, because their body of work doesn't make a persuasive case for an at-large spot. A season with up-and-down results showcased in losses to teams like South Carolina State and Stetson highlights inconsistencies, whereas the gallant efforts in close contests against FGCU and Lipscomb indicate potential. Without a signature win against a higher-tier opponent and multiple losses to lower-ranked teams, the resume lacks the robust wins that typically catch the selection committee's eye. The team's metrics, especially on offense, don't create a strong impression either, which places their tournament hopes squarely on winning their conference tournament, as regular-season performances against top-tier, quality opposition like Xavier, Pittsburgh, and Purdue resulted in hefty defeats, further underscoring the need for a successful conference tournament run to secure a spot in the big dance.
Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|
11/10 | @Xavier | 55 | L79-56 |
11/14 | Ga Southern | 280 | W85-68 |
11/17 | @Pittsburgh | 46 | L107-56 |
11/24 | @Robert Morris | 316 | W74-65 |
11/25 | (N)F Dickinson | 328 | W91-90 |
11/29 | Campbell | 301 | W62-48 |
12/2 | @Ga Southern | 280 | W81-79 |
12/6 | @UCF | 80 | L94-52 |
12/11 | @S Carolina St | 290 | L86-85 |
12/18 | ULM | 292 | W75-65 |
12/21 | @Purdue | 2 | L100-57 |
1/4 | @FGCU | 232 | L80-70 |
1/6 | @Stetson | 189 | L71-55 |
1/12 | @North Florida | 207 | L82-74 |
1/18 | Queens NC | 248 | W79-77 |
1/20 | Kennesaw | 252 | L83-79 |
1/25 | @E Kentucky | 195 | L75-59 |
1/27 | @Bellarmine | 313 | L69-63 |
1/31 | Austin Peay | 203 | W63-43 |
2/3 | @Lipscomb | 150 | L84-82 |
2/8 | Cent Arkansas | 336 | W59-55 |
2/10 | North Alabama | 230 | W67-63 |
2/14 | @Kennesaw | 252 | L66-61 |
2/16 | @Queens NC | 248 | L74-65 |
2/23 | North Florida | 207 | W62-50 |
2/28 | Stetson | 189 | L86-73 |
3/1 | FGCU | 232 | L59-57 |
3/4 | (N)Kennesaw | 252 | W92-86 |
3/5 | @E Kentucky | 195 | W67-65 |
3/7 | @Stetson | 189 | L88-87 |