NCAA Tournament March Madness
#80 NC State
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Projected seed: 11 (automatic qualifier)
NC State's path to the NCAA tournament hinges on their upcoming games, particularly against stronger opponents and those within their conference. Their weak non-conference schedule, highlighted by easy wins over teams like SC Upstate and William & Mary, fails to bolster their resume. Losing to Purdue was a missed opportunity to snag a key victory, and the chance to face teams like Texas and North Carolina will be crucial. Winning those games, especially against North Carolina and Duke, will significantly enhance their standing. However, their defensive struggles, ranked poorly in overall metrics, could hinder them against more potent offenses, making their performance in upcoming contests critical for securing a tournament berth.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | SC Upstate | 350 | W97-66 |
| 11/8 | Presbyterian | 194 | W81-72 |
| 11/13 | Coastal Car | 279 | W82-70 |
| 11/18 | Colgate | 287 | W72-49 |
| 11/22 | William & Mary | 245 | W84-61 |
| 11/28 | (N)Purdue | 26 | L71-61 |
| 12/4 | Texas | 67 | 52% |
| 12/7 | Florida St | 65 | 52% |
| 12/10 | Coppin St | 362 | 80% |
| 12/14 | @Kansas | 7 | 31% |
| 12/22 | Rider | 252 | 66% |
| 12/31 | @Virginia | 95 | 48% |
| 1/4 | @Wake Forest | 198 | 56% |
| 1/8 | Notre Dame | 72 | 53% |
| 1/11 | North Carolina | 14 | 41% |
| 1/15 | @Virginia Tech | 213 | 56% |
| 1/18 | California | 85 | 55% |
| 1/25 | SMU | 77 | 54% |
| 1/27 | @Duke | 3 | 27% |
| 2/1 | Clemson | 27 | 44% |
| 2/5 | @California | 85 | 47% |
| 2/8 | @Stanford | 91 | 47% |
| 2/12 | Louisville | 20 | 42% |
| 2/15 | Boston College | 234 | 65% |
| 2/19 | @North Carolina | 14 | 33% |
| 2/22 | Wake Forest | 198 | 63% |
| 2/26 | @Syracuse | 207 | 56% |
| 3/1 | @Georgia Tech | 147 | 52% |
| 3/5 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 35% |
| 3/8 | @Miami FL | 153 | 52% |