NCAA Tournament March Madness

#99 NC State

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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)

NC State's resume presents a mixed bag of results that raises questions about their tournament viability. They’ve managed some strong wins, notably against Florida State, but their losses to teams like Purdue and Kansas highlight a concerning trend against quality opponents. The team struggles on the defensive end, reflected in various rankings that position them in the middle tier. Upcoming games against North Carolina and Virginia Tech are critical; wins in those matchups could significantly bolster their profile, while losses, particularly against favored opponents, would likely push them further from the bubble. Maintaining consistency in the second half of the season will be essential for NC State's tournament hopes.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4SC Upstate349W97-66
11/8Presbyterian235W81-72
11/13Coastal Car277W82-70
11/18Colgate288W72-49
11/22William & Mary202W84-61
11/28(N)Purdue24L71-61
11/29(N)BYU44L72-61
12/4Texas48L63-59
12/7Florida St70W84-74
12/10Coppin St360W66-56
12/14@Kansas11L75-60
12/22Rider321W89-63
12/31@Virginia115L70-67
1/4@Wake Forest95L77-59
1/8Notre Dame9053%
1/11North Carolina3245%
1/15@Virginia Tech18553%
1/18California11656%
1/25SMU4547%
1/27@Duke225%
2/1Clemson4146%
2/5@California11648%
2/8@Stanford9245%
2/12Louisville3545%
2/15Boston College22262%
2/19@North Carolina3237%
2/22Wake Forest9554%
2/26@Syracuse15050%
3/1@Georgia Tech11948%
3/5Pittsburgh2242%
3/8@Miami FL13850%