NCAA Tournament March Madness
#234 Manhattan
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Manhattan's overall performance this season leaves them in a tough spot for tournament consideration, primarily due to a weak defense that has struggled against both stronger and comparable opponents. A game against Maryland showcased their struggles, as they were decisively overmatched. The tight contest against Fordham, while a positive highlight, is overshadowed by losses to lower-ranked teams like Fairleigh Dickinson and Marist. Upcoming games are pivotal; victories against teams like Iona and Niagara would significantly boost their chances, yet the reality is that their inconsistent performance and lack of signature wins mean they likely need to secure the Metro Atlantic automatic bid to make it into the tournament conversation.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Maryland | 9 | L79-49 |
| 11/15 | Fordham | 190 | W78-76 |
| 11/17 | @F Dickinson | 315 | L85-82 |
| 11/22 | Army | 253 | W80-79 |
| 11/26 | @Virginia | 98 | L74-65 |
| 11/29 | Le Moyne | 297 | L81-77 |
| 12/6 | @St Peter's | 206 | W70-67 |
| 12/8 | Marist | 239 | L82-75 |
| 12/18 | @Wagner | 321 | W80-66 |
| 12/21 | @Presbyterian | 248 | W86-81 |
| 1/3 | @Siena | 266 | 48% |
| 1/5 | @Rider | 325 | 53% |
| 1/10 | Mt St Mary's | 225 | 53% |
| 1/12 | @Merrimack | 179 | 43% |
| 1/18 | Niagara | 313 | 59% |
| 1/23 | Fairfield | 320 | 60% |
| 1/25 | @Mt St Mary's | 225 | 45% |
| 1/31 | Iona | 295 | 58% |
| 2/2 | @Sacred Heart | 254 | 47% |
| 2/8 | St Peter's | 206 | 52% |
| 2/14 | Merrimack | 179 | 51% |
| 2/16 | @Fairfield | 320 | 52% |
| 2/21 | @Iona | 295 | 50% |
| 2/23 | Quinnipiac | 267 | 56% |
| 2/28 | @Canisius | 351 | 57% |
| 3/2 | @Niagara | 313 | 51% |
| 3/6 | Sacred Heart | 254 | 55% |
| 3/8 | Siena | 266 | 56% |