NCAA Tournament March Madness
#70 New Mexico
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Projected seed: 11 (automatic qualifier)
New Mexico's season features notable victories, including a strong win against UCLA, which elevates their profile significantly. However, their inconsistency is a concern, especially after losses to higher-ranked opponents like St. John's and Arizona State. They boast an effective offense but struggle defensively, ranked poorly in that regard, which could haunt them in tight tournament games. Upcoming matchups with teams like Nevada and San Diego State will be crucial; wins there could solidify their case for an at-large bid, while any slip-ups against less competitive teams would weaken their standing. Their ability to navigate the remaining schedule will determine if they can enhance their resume before Selection Sunday.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Nicholls St | 281 | W91-84 |
| 11/8 | (N)UCLA | 13 | W72-64 |
| 11/12 | TAM C. Christi | 151 | W100-81 |
| 11/17 | @St John's | 15 | L85-71 |
| 11/21 | Grambling | 298 | W80-58 |
| 11/24 | TX Southern | 325 | W99-68 |
| 11/28 | (N)Arizona St | 54 | L85-82 |
| 11/29 | (N)USC | 89 | W83-73 |
| 12/4 | San Jose St | 212 | W83-77 |
| 12/7 | New Mexico St | 218 | L89-83 |
| 12/18 | VCU | 62 | W78-71 |
| 12/28 | @Colorado St | 123 | 52% |
| 12/31 | @Fresno St | 271 | 61% |
| 1/3 | Nevada | 50 | 51% |
| 1/7 | @Wyoming | 165 | 55% |
| 1/11 | San Diego St | 40 | 50% |
| 1/14 | @San Jose St | 212 | 58% |
| 1/17 | Boise St | 58 | 52% |
| 1/20 | Fresno St | 271 | 68% |
| 1/25 | @UNLV | 121 | 52% |
| 2/1 | @Utah St | 44 | 42% |
| 2/5 | Colorado St | 123 | 60% |
| 2/8 | @Air Force | 282 | 62% |
| 2/12 | Wyoming | 165 | 63% |
| 2/16 | Utah St | 44 | 50% |
| 2/19 | @Boise St | 58 | 44% |
| 2/25 | @San Diego St | 40 | 42% |
| 3/1 | Air Force | 282 | 69% |
| 3/4 | @Nevada | 50 | 43% |
| 3/7 | UNLV | 121 | 60% |