NCAA Tournament March Madness
#180 Loyola-Chicago
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Loyola-Chicago's current early-season performance shows promise, but their strength of schedule is concerning. Wins against Chicago State and Detroit are positive, yet these opponents currently rank near the bottom and don't carry much weight in terms of quality victories. The upcoming game against San Francisco will be critical; a win over such a highly regarded opponent could dramatically enhance their resume. Additionally, facing VCU presents a substantial opportunity to secure a marquee victory, which is essential for building momentum and credibility as they navigate through the Atlantic 10. As it stands, they may need to win their conference tournament to solidify a spot in the NCAA tournament, as their current record and lack of standout wins could leave them on the outside looking in.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Chicago St | 349 | W79-72 |
| 11/7 | Detroit | 295 | W87-65 |
| 11/15 | @Princeton | 216 | W73-68 |
| 11/19 | Southern Utah | 193 | W76-72 |
| 11/23 | Tulsa | 271 | 61% |
| 12/3 | E Michigan | 318 | 66% |
| 12/7 | South Florida | 172 | 54% |
| 12/15 | (N)San Francisco | 11 | 28% |
| 12/18 | Canisius | 351 | 72% |
| 12/22 | (N)Oakland | 153 | 48% |
| 1/4 | VCU | 50 | 40% |
| 1/8 | @La Salle | 116 | 41% |
| 1/11 | @St Joseph's PA | 253 | 52% |
| 1/15 | Rhode Island | 117 | 48% |
| 1/18 | @Dayton | 91 | 38% |
| 1/22 | Fordham | 208 | 56% |
| 1/29 | @George Mason | 88 | 38% |
| 2/1 | St Joseph's PA | 253 | 59% |
| 2/4 | St Bonaventure | 120 | 49% |
| 2/8 | @Duquesne | 331 | 60% |
| 2/11 | @Richmond | 287 | 55% |
| 2/14 | St Louis | 174 | 54% |
| 2/18 | @Davidson | 181 | 46% |
| 2/21 | Dayton | 91 | 46% |
| 2/26 | G Washington | 146 | 51% |
| 3/1 | @St Louis | 174 | 46% |
| 3/5 | Davidson | 181 | 54% |
| 3/8 | @Massachusetts | 142 | 43% |