NCAA Tournament March Madness

#10 Michigan St

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Projected seed: 2

Michigan State's resume is bolstered by impressive wins against top-tier opponents, particularly their victories over North Carolina and Purdue, showcasing their ability to compete under pressure. Their consistent defensive performance, ranked highly throughout the season, has allowed them to suffocate opponents, as seen in their commanding win against Nebraska. However, their losses, particularly to Kansas and Indiana, reveal some vulnerabilities in offensive execution against elite teams. Upcoming games, especially facing strong rivals within the conference like Illinois and Wisconsin, present crucial opportunities to solidify their standing—but any slip-ups against lesser opponents could jeopardize their position.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4Monmouth NJ267W81-57
11/7Niagara317W96-60
11/12(N)Kansas19L77-69
11/16Bowling Green288W86-72
11/19Samford103W83-75
11/25(N)Colorado91W72-56
11/26(N)Memphis48L71-63
11/27(N)North Carolina36W94-91
12/4@Minnesota90W90-72
12/7Nebraska50W89-52
12/17(N)Oakland185W77-58
12/21FL Atlantic112W86-69
12/30W Michigan297W80-62
1/3@Ohio St31W69-62
1/9Washington106W88-54
1/12@Northwestern52W78-68
1/15Penn St59W90-85
1/19Illinois16W80-78
1/25@Rutgers71W81-74
1/28Minnesota90W73-51
2/1@USC60L70-64
2/4@UCLA26L63-61
2/8Oregon33W86-74
2/11Indiana49L71-67
2/15@Illinois16W79-65
2/18Purdue15W75-66
2/21@Michigan28W75-62
2/26@Maryland11W58-55
3/2Wisconsin12W71-62
3/6@Iowa66W91-84
3/9Michigan2858%