NCAA Tournament March Madness

#10 Michigan St

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Projected seed: 2

Michigan State’s strong resume is bolstered by key victories against ranked opponents such as North Carolina and Illinois, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Their defense stands out with formidable rankings, evidenced by their ability to shut down teams like Nebraska and hold off tough competitors such as Maryland and Wisconsin in tightly contested games. However, losses to Kansas and Memphis raise some concerns about their consistency. The upcoming games against Indiana and Purdue will be crucial; another win against a good team could solidify their position, while a loss might jeopardize their standing. Overall, their combination of wins against quality opponents and a strong defensive performance makes them a solid contender for a high seed in the tournament.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4Monmouth NJ261W81-57
11/7Niagara317W96-60
11/12(N)Kansas18L77-69
11/16Bowling Green289W86-72
11/19Samford110W83-75
11/25(N)Colorado84W72-56
11/26(N)Memphis47L71-63
11/27(N)North Carolina37W94-91
12/4@Minnesota91W90-72
12/7Nebraska55W89-52
12/17(N)Oakland183W77-58
12/21FL Atlantic104W86-69
12/30W Michigan295W80-62
1/3@Ohio St32W69-62
1/9Washington105W88-54
1/12@Northwestern53W78-68
1/15Penn St59W90-85
1/19Illinois17W80-78
1/25@Rutgers72W81-74
1/28Minnesota91W73-51
2/1@USC65L70-64
2/4@UCLA25L63-61
2/8Oregon33W86-74
2/11Indiana46L71-67
2/15@Illinois17W79-65
2/18Purdue16W75-66
2/21@Michigan29W75-62
2/26@Maryland11W58-55
3/2Wisconsin14W71-62
3/6@Iowa60W91-84
3/9Michigan29W79-62