NCAA Tournament March Madness
#135 Loyola-Chicago
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Loyola-Chicago's resume lacks the strength to comfortably secure an at-large bid, primarily due to a lack of quality wins and a weak overall schedule. The victory against Princeton stands out, but the close loss to a San Francisco team, which is ranked high, showcases a missed opportunity against a solid opponent. As they move through the Atlantic 10, they must capitalize on upcoming games like VCU and Rhodes Island, where a strong performance could bolster their standing. However, games against Dayton will be critical; dropping multiple contests there could severely impact their chances. Consistent wins against mid-tier teams while avoiding bad losses will be essential for the Ramblers as they aim for an automatic qualification to the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Chicago St | 360 | W79-72 |
| 11/7 | Detroit | 313 | W87-65 |
| 11/15 | @Princeton | 150 | W73-68 |
| 11/19 | Southern Utah | 205 | W76-72 |
| 11/23 | Tulsa | 315 | W89-53 |
| 12/3 | E Michigan | 317 | W76-54 |
| 12/7 | South Florida | 255 | W74-72 |
| 12/15 | (N)San Francisco | 55 | L76-66 |
| 12/18 | Canisius | 351 | W72-60 |
| 12/22 | (N)Oakland | 233 | 56% |
| 1/4 | VCU | 62 | 45% |
| 1/8 | @La Salle | 164 | 48% |
| 1/11 | @St Joseph's PA | 117 | 44% |
| 1/15 | Rhode Island | 78 | 48% |
| 1/18 | @Dayton | 41 | 35% |
| 1/22 | Fordham | 191 | 57% |
| 1/29 | @George Mason | 79 | 40% |
| 2/1 | St Joseph's PA | 117 | 52% |
| 2/4 | St Bonaventure | 63 | 45% |
| 2/8 | @Duquesne | 234 | 52% |
| 2/11 | @Richmond | 274 | 54% |
| 2/14 | St Louis | 215 | 59% |
| 2/18 | @Davidson | 115 | 44% |
| 2/21 | Dayton | 41 | 43% |
| 2/26 | G Washington | 148 | 55% |
| 3/1 | @St Louis | 215 | 51% |
| 3/5 | Davidson | 115 | 52% |
| 3/8 | @Massachusetts | 239 | 52% |