NCAA Tournament March Madness
#120 James Madison
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Projected seed: 13 (automatic qualifier)
James Madison's season shows promise, but its inconsistent performance against both stronger and weaker opponents raises concerns about its NCAA tournament viability. The win against Ohio highlights their potential, while the losses to Norfolk State and George Mason reveal vulnerability against comparable competition. With their defense struggling, particularly against teams like UC San Diego, they must tighten up as they approach the conference tournament. Upcoming games against South Alabama and Southern Miss will be crucial; winning these can bolster their standing, while losses could diminish their chances, emphasizing the need for a strong finish heading into the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Ohio | 184 | W88-78 |
| 11/9 | @Norfolk St | 147 | L83-69 |
| 11/16 | @Towson | 262 | L67-63 |
| 11/21 | (N)IL Chicago | 186 | W99-81 |
| 11/22 | (N)UC San Diego | 64 | L73-67 |
| 11/23 | (N)Jacksonville St | 155 | W71-65 |
| 11/29 | George Mason | 79 | L66-61 |
| 12/3 | ETSU | 108 | W71-61 |
| 12/7 | Utah Valley | 131 | W78-61 |
| 12/17 | @Wake Forest | 129 | L75-58 |
| 12/21 | @South Alabama | 178 | 50% |
| 1/2 | Southern Miss | 304 | 66% |
| 1/4 | Arkansas St | 106 | 53% |
| 1/9 | @Marshall | 196 | 51% |
| 1/11 | @Appalachian St | 222 | 52% |
| 1/16 | Marshall | 196 | 59% |
| 1/18 | Appalachian St | 222 | 60% |
| 1/22 | @Old Dominion | 349 | 62% |
| 1/25 | @Georgia St | 302 | 58% |
| 1/30 | Coastal Car | 261 | 62% |
| 2/1 | Old Dominion | 349 | 70% |
| 2/5 | Troy | 109 | 53% |
| 2/13 | @Ga Southern | 235 | 53% |
| 2/15 | @Coastal Car | 261 | 55% |
| 2/20 | Georgia St | 302 | 65% |
| 2/22 | Ga Southern | 235 | 61% |
| 2/25 | @ULM | 339 | 61% |
| 2/28 | @Texas St | 132 | 47% |