NCAA Tournament March Madness
#23 Michigan St
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Projected seed: 6
Michigan State has built a solid resume this season, highlighted by wins against notable opponents like North Carolina and solid victories over teams like Nebraska and Colorado. However, their losses to Kansas and Memphis raise concerns about consistency, especially given the competitive nature of the Big Ten. Their defensive performance, particularly against weaker teams, showcases potential, but offensive struggles against stronger opponents like Kansas and Memphis could hinder their postseason aspirations. With upcoming games against ranked teams like Illinois and Indiana, they have opportunities to bolster their standing significantly or risk slipping if they falter in these crucial matchups.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Monmouth NJ | 289 | W81-57 |
| 11/7 | Niagara | 298 | W96-60 |
| 11/12 | (N)Kansas | 21 | L77-69 |
| 11/16 | Bowling Green | 301 | W86-72 |
| 11/19 | Samford | 105 | W83-75 |
| 11/25 | (N)Colorado | 75 | W72-56 |
| 11/26 | (N)Memphis | 36 | L71-63 |
| 11/27 | (N)North Carolina | 37 | W94-91 |
| 12/4 | @Minnesota | 142 | W90-72 |
| 12/7 | Nebraska | 35 | W89-52 |
| 12/17 | (N)Oakland | 212 | W77-58 |
| 12/21 | FL Atlantic | 82 | W86-69 |
| 12/30 | W Michigan | 252 | W80-62 |
| 1/3 | @Ohio St | 22 | 46% |
| 1/9 | Washington | 109 | 66% |
| 1/12 | @Northwestern | 47 | 50% |
| 1/15 | Penn St | 28 | 55% |
| 1/19 | Illinois | 13 | 52% |
| 1/25 | @Rutgers | 80 | 55% |
| 1/28 | Minnesota | 142 | 69% |
| 2/1 | @USC | 83 | 56% |
| 2/4 | @UCLA | 15 | 44% |
| 2/8 | Oregon | 14 | 52% |
| 2/11 | Indiana | 67 | 61% |
| 2/15 | @Illinois | 13 | 44% |
| 2/18 | Purdue | 31 | 56% |
| 2/21 | @Michigan | 11 | 44% |
| 2/26 | @Maryland | 10 | 43% |
| 3/2 | Wisconsin | 27 | 55% |
| 3/6 | @Iowa | 42 | 49% |
| 3/9 | Michigan | 11 | 52% |