NCAA Tournament March Madness
#77 Michigan St
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Projection: likely out
Michigan State's resume is currently lacking the robust victories needed to bolster their tournament case, especially after their close loss to Kansas, a key opponent that could have made a statement had they secured the win. Wins against weaker teams like Monmouth and Niagara don’t provide much credibility, and while they have some favorable matchups ahead, including games against lower-ranked teams like Minnesota and Bowling Green, their chances against tougher opponents like Ohio State, Illinois, and the looming games against Indiana and Purdue pose significant challenges. To improve their standing, they'll need to claim victories in these high-stakes matchups; otherwise, their margin for error will continue to dwindle as the season progresses.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Monmouth NJ | 309 | W81-57 |
| 11/7 | Niagara | 336 | W96-60 |
| 11/12 | (N)Kansas | 17 | L77-69 |
| 11/16 | Bowling Green | 296 | W86-72 |
| 11/19 | Samford | 119 | W83-75 |
| 11/25 | (N)Colorado | 39 | 44% |
| 12/4 | @Minnesota | 154 | 54% |
| 12/7 | Nebraska | 83 | 55% |
| 12/17 | (N)Oakland | 153 | 58% |
| 12/21 | FL Atlantic | 27 | 44% |
| 12/30 | W Michigan | 307 | 73% |
| 1/3 | @Ohio St | 20 | 35% |
| 1/9 | Washington | 96 | 56% |
| 1/12 | @Northwestern | 84 | 47% |
| 1/15 | Penn St | 12 | 40% |
| 1/19 | Illinois | 34 | 46% |
| 1/25 | (N)Rutgers | 132 | 56% |
| 1/28 | Minnesota | 154 | 62% |
| 2/1 | @USC | 121 | 50% |
| 2/4 | @UCLA | 47 | 41% |
| 2/8 | Oregon | 53 | 50% |
| 2/11 | Indiana | 22 | 43% |
| 2/15 | @Illinois | 34 | 38% |
| 2/18 | Purdue | 42 | 48% |
| 2/21 | @Michigan | 63 | 44% |
| 2/26 | @Maryland | 30 | 37% |
| 3/2 | Wisconsin | 74 | 53% |
| 3/6 | @Iowa | 38 | 39% |
| 3/9 | Michigan | 63 | 52% |