NCAA Tournament March Madness
#355 Morgan St
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Morgan State's resume presents significant challenges for an NCAA tournament bid. With a few tough losses to lower-ranked teams, including close contests against Mercyhurst and North Carolina A&T, it's evident that their inconsistency dampens their hopes. Their defense has struggled immensely, consistently ranking near the bottom, which is detrimental in high-stakes matchups. While the victory over NJIT was a highlight, it doesn't compensate for a poor overall record and lackluster performances against stronger opponents like Xavier and Iowa State. Upcoming games will be critical; wins against teams like South Carolina State and Norfolk State could bolster their standing, but the team must improve its defensive play to avoid further damaging losses. Without a significant turnaround, their best chance remains the automatic qualification route through conference play.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6 | Mercyhurst | 339 | L78-73 |
| 11/9 | @Longwood | 169 | L84-66 |
| 11/16 | NJIT | 354 | W81-69 |
| 11/20 | @NC A&T | 332 | L86-83 |
| 11/22 | @Buffalo | 333 | L82-73 |
| 11/24 | Towson | 259 | L64-60 |
| 11/27 | @UMBC | 255 | L92-69 |
| 12/7 | @Bowling Green | 299 | L102-81 |
| 12/10 | @Xavier | 63 | L119-58 |
| 12/15 | Campbell | 304 | W86-76 |
| 12/22 | @Iowa St | 4 | L99-72 |
| 12/29 | @Minnesota | 149 | 31% |
| 1/4 | S Carolina St | 236 | 43% |
| 1/6 | NC Central | 280 | 46% |
| 1/11 | @Howard | 267 | 37% |
| 1/13 | Norfolk St | 152 | 38% |
| 1/25 | Coppin St | 362 | 57% |
| 2/1 | MD E Shore | 356 | 54% |
| 2/3 | @Delaware St | 311 | 40% |
| 2/15 | @S Carolina St | 236 | 35% |
| 2/17 | @NC Central | 280 | 38% |
| 2/22 | Howard | 267 | 45% |
| 2/24 | @Norfolk St | 152 | 31% |
| 3/1 | @MD E Shore | 356 | 46% |
| 3/3 | Delaware St | 311 | 48% |
| 3/6 | @Coppin St | 362 | 49% |