NCAA Tournament March Madness

#89 Minnesota

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Projection: likely out

Minnesota's resume is concerning due to a lack of high-quality wins and several significant losses against top-tier teams, including defeats to Michigan State, Purdue, and Illinois, which could hurt their standing in selection discussions. While their defensive metrics show strength—particularly against lower-tier opponents—their offensive struggles, as demonstrated in narrow losses to North Texas and Wichita State, indicate an inability to capitalize in key moments. Upcoming games against teams like Northwestern and Wisconsin will be crucial; successful outcomes could bolster their chances, but continued losses will likely seal their fate outside the tournament field.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Oral Roberts321W80-57
11/9NE Omaha183W68-64
11/13North Texas75L54-51
11/16Yale64W59-56
11/19Cleveland St168W58-47
11/25C Michigan185W68-65
11/28(N)Wichita St123L68-66
11/29(N)Wake Forest63L57-51
12/1Bethune-Cookman275W79-62
12/4Michigan St13L90-72
12/9@Indiana57L82-67
12/21F Dickinson313W74-60
12/29Morgan St338W90-68
1/2Purdue15L81-61
1/6Ohio St31L89-88
1/10@Wisconsin11L80-59
1/13@Maryland9L77-71
1/16Michigan19W84-81
1/21@Iowa62W72-67
1/25Oregon33W77-69
1/28@Michigan St13L73-51
2/1Washington94L71-68
2/4@Penn St59W69-61
2/8Illinois21L95-74
2/15@USC58W69-66
2/18@UCLA30W64-61
2/22Penn St59L69-60
2/25Northwestern5649%
3/1@Nebraska4840%
3/5Wisconsin1141%
3/9@Rutgers7744%