NCAA Tournament March Madness
#9 Michigan
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Projected seed: 3
Michigan's strong performance against upper-tier teams like Wisconsin, TCU, and Xavier demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level. Their impressive offensive ratings, particularly in victories over USC and UCLA, highlight a potent scoring ability that can step up in tough matchups. However, losses to teams like Wake Forest and Arkansas expose vulnerabilities on defense, which could give future opponents an edge. As they navigate the remainder of the season, games against ranked opponents like Purdue and Illinois will be crucial for solidifying their standing. Success in these matchups could boost their profile, while any slip-ups might jeopardize their tournament seeding.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Cleveland St | 184 | W101-53 |
| 11/10 | (N)Wake Forest | 87 | L72-70 |
| 11/15 | TCU | 70 | W76-64 |
| 11/18 | Miami OH | 152 | W94-67 |
| 11/21 | Tarleton St | 303 | W72-49 |
| 11/25 | (N)Virginia Tech | 170 | W75-63 |
| 11/27 | (N)Xavier | 54 | W78-53 |
| 12/3 | @Wisconsin | 21 | W67-64 |
| 12/7 | Iowa | 37 | W85-83 |
| 12/10 | (N)Arkansas | 46 | L89-87 |
| 12/18 | (N)Oklahoma | 50 | L87-86 |
| 12/22 | PFW | 124 | W89-58 |
| 12/29 | WKU | 123 | W112-64 |
| 1/4 | @USC | 68 | W85-74 |
| 1/7 | @UCLA | 34 | W94-75 |
| 1/12 | Washington | 96 | W91-75 |
| 1/16 | @Minnesota | 120 | 64% |
| 1/19 | Northwestern | 56 | 64% |
| 1/24 | @Purdue | 17 | 48% |
| 1/27 | Penn St | 44 | 62% |
| 2/1 | @Rutgers | 85 | 60% |
| 2/5 | Oregon | 25 | 59% |
| 2/8 | @Indiana | 61 | 57% |
| 2/11 | Purdue | 17 | 56% |
| 2/16 | @Ohio St | 28 | 52% |
| 2/21 | Michigan St | 14 | 56% |
| 2/24 | @Nebraska | 41 | 54% |
| 2/27 | Rutgers | 85 | 68% |
| 3/2 | Illinois | 10 | 54% |
| 3/5 | Maryland | 19 | 57% |
| 3/9 | @Michigan St | 14 | 48% |