NCAA Tournament March Madness
#8 Maryland
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Projected seed: 7
Maryland's resume presents a mix of strong defensive capabilities, ranking among the top teams in that regard, which is crucial for success in March. Their non-conference victories over teams like Villanova and Marquette, despite the latter being a loss, showcase their ability to compete against higher-tier competition. However, their overall performance in the Big Ten has been inconsistent, highlighted by close losses to Purdue and Ohio State, both of which are key opponents. Upcoming games against ranked teams like UCLA and Illinois will be pivotal; capturing those victories would bolster their standing significantly. Conversely, any misstep against mid-tier teams like Nebraska or Minnesota could hinder their tournament aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Manhattan | 244 | W79-49 |
| 11/8 | Mt St Mary's | 222 | W86-52 |
| 11/11 | Florida A&M | 346 | W84-53 |
| 11/15 | Marquette | 9 | L78-74 |
| 11/19 | Canisius | 352 | W108-37 |
| 11/24 | (N)Villanova | 72 | W76-75 |
| 11/27 | Bucknell | 257 | W91-67 |
| 12/1 | Alcorn St | 345 | W96-58 |
| 12/4 | Ohio St | 25 | W83-59 |
| 12/8 | @Purdue | 30 | L83-78 |
| 12/17 | St Francis PA | 300 | W111-57 |
| 12/21 | (N)Syracuse | 118 | W87-60 |
| 12/28 | MD E Shore | 356 | 84% |
| 1/2 | @Washington | 110 | 64% |
| 1/5 | @Oregon | 17 | 50% |
| 1/10 | UCLA | 19 | 58% |
| 1/13 | Minnesota | 149 | 73% |
| 1/16 | @Northwestern | 49 | 56% |
| 1/19 | Nebraska | 38 | 61% |
| 1/23 | @Illinois | 13 | 49% |
| 1/26 | @Indiana | 58 | 57% |
| 1/29 | Wisconsin | 32 | 60% |
| 2/6 | @Ohio St | 25 | 51% |
| 2/9 | Rutgers | 91 | 68% |
| 2/13 | @Nebraska | 38 | 53% |
| 2/16 | Iowa | 41 | 62% |
| 2/20 | USC | 83 | 68% |
| 2/26 | Michigan St | 20 | 58% |
| 3/1 | @Penn St | 26 | 51% |
| 3/5 | @Michigan | 22 | 50% |
| 3/8 | Northwestern | 49 | 63% |