NCAA Tournament March Madness

#267 Mercer

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Mercer's chances for an NCAA tournament bid largely rest on winning their conference. The team’s overall performance has not been strong, as highlighted by losses to mid-level teams like South Alabama and South Carolina, which raises concerns about their ability to compete against more formidable opponents. The early season victories, including a narrow win against Jacksonville, showcase potential, but the inconsistencies in both offense and defense are troubling. Upcoming matchups against teams like Chattanooga and ETSU will be critical; winning these games could bolster their standing in the Southern Conference and improve their overall resume. Without a significant improvement in their performance against ranked rivals or a strong showing in conference play, Mercer will need to secure the automatic bid to make it to the tournament.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/11@DePaul82L95-64
11/16@South Alabama178L75-66
11/21@South Carolina86L84-72
11/25(N)Jacksonville167W90-89
11/26(N)Miami OH197L75-72
12/4West Georgia323W86-72
12/8@Stetson357W89-83
12/15Chicago St360W75-63
12/18@Queens NC265L73-66
12/21@Winthrop19442%
12/28@Georgia St30249%
1/1Chattanooga22351%
1/4@VMI30049%
1/8ETSU10844%
1/11@W Carolina35054%
1/15Samford9542%
1/18@Wofford14339%
1/22@UNC Greensboro14039%
1/25Furman11244%
1/29Citadel35965%
2/1@Chattanooga22344%
2/5@Samford9535%
2/8Wofford14347%
2/12@Furman11237%
2/15VMI30057%
2/19@Citadel35958%
2/22UNC Greensboro14047%
2/26@ETSU10837%
3/1W Carolina35062%