NCAA Tournament March Madness
#168 Montana St
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Projected seed: 16 (automatic qualifier, play-in game) (automatic qualifier)
Montana State's season is off to a rocky start, reflected in two losses against solid mid-major opponents like Wisconsin and Wichita State, where defensive struggles were evident as they allowed significant points. With upcoming games against teams like Southern Miss and Abilene Christian—both winnable but crucial—Montana State needs to improve their offensive efficiency and tighten their defense to have any shot at a respectable conference standing. The path to the NCAA tournament hinges on performing well in crucial conference matchups, particularly against Idaho and Northern Arizona, where victories could bolster their resume and give them a chance at an automatic berth through the conference tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7 | @Wisconsin | 74 | L79-67 |
| 11/9 | @Wichita St | 112 | L89-69 |
| 11/17 | @Denver | 212 | L79-78 |
| 11/19 | @Northwestern | 84 | L72-69 |
| 11/24 | Southern Miss | 306 | 65% |
| 11/26 | Abilene Chr | 238 | 59% |
| 11/30 | CS Northridge | 128 | 50% |
| 12/4 | @NE Omaha | 206 | 49% |
| 12/7 | Missouri KC | 268 | 62% |
| 12/15 | @USC | 121 | 42% |
| 12/18 | @UC Riverside | 222 | 50% |
| 12/22 | @TCU | 124 | 42% |
| 1/2 | @Idaho | 243 | 52% |
| 1/4 | @E Washington | 87 | 38% |
| 1/9 | N Colorado | 65 | 43% |
| 1/11 | Northern Arizona | 204 | 56% |
| 1/16 | @Idaho St | 115 | 41% |
| 1/18 | @Weber St | 282 | 55% |
| 1/20 | E Washington | 87 | 46% |
| 1/25 | @Montana | 184 | 47% |
| 1/30 | CS Sacramento | 264 | 61% |
| 2/1 | Portland St | 92 | 47% |
| 2/6 | @Northern Arizona | 204 | 48% |
| 2/8 | @N Colorado | 65 | 35% |
| 2/13 | Weber St | 282 | 63% |
| 2/15 | Idaho St | 115 | 49% |
| 2/22 | Montana | 184 | 55% |
| 2/27 | @Portland St | 92 | 39% |
| 3/1 | @CS Sacramento | 264 | 53% |
| 3/3 | Idaho | 243 | 60% |