NCAA Tournament March Madness

#147 Norfolk St

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Norfolk State’s resume is facing significant challenges that jeopardize their chances of earning an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament. Their non-conference results, particularly the losses to Stanford and Baylor, indicate a struggle against higher-ranked competition, revealing weaknesses in both offensive and defensive efficiencies. While they have secured wins against teams like James Madison and a recent stretch against weaker opponents in their conference, these victories can't compensate for the disappointing overall performance in tougher matchups. Upcoming games offer a mix of opportunities and challenges; a win over an opponent like High Point, coupled with successful outings against the lower-tier teams in their conference, could position them favorably in the MEAC tournament. However, a loss to Tennessee would further expose their limitations against elite teams, reinforcing the necessity of a conference championship for any shot at March Madness.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/9James Madison120W83-69
11/12@William & Mary221L84-73
11/16@Hampton230W67-58
11/20@Stanford85L70-63
11/22@Grand Canyon118L91-73
11/25@UC Davis176W76-55
12/1@Stony Brook320W77-66
12/9Hofstra179L80-67
12/11@Baylor17L94-69
12/15@N Kentucky236L71-62
12/19(N)Alabama St280W71-54
12/20(N)Grambling298W76-70
12/29@High Point16147%
12/31@Tennessee223%
1/4MD E Shore35569%
1/6@Delaware St30556%
1/11Coppin St36273%
1/13@Morgan St35663%
1/25Howard27261%
2/1S Carolina St22859%
2/3NC Central28462%
2/15@MD E Shore35562%
2/17Delaware St30564%
2/22@Coppin St36266%
2/24Morgan St35670%
3/1@S Carolina St22851%
3/3@NC Central28454%
3/6@Howard27253%