NCAA Tournament March Madness
#84 Northwestern
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Projection: likely out
Northwestern's current standing is concerning largely due to its weak non-conference schedule and early loss to Dayton, which diminishes the strength of their resume. Although they secured convincing wins against teams like Lehigh and Illinois Chicago, these victories don't carry enough weight. The setback against Dayton highlights inconsistencies, while upcoming games against tough opponents like Iowa and Illinois will be crucial to their chances. Completing the season with more critical wins, especially in conference play, is essential to bolster their tournament hopes. However, the potential to falter against higher-ranked teams like Maryland and Michigan adds considerable risk to their aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Lehigh | 304 | W90-46 |
| 11/9 | @Dayton | 91 | L71-66 |
| 11/12 | IL Chicago | 73 | W83-74 |
| 11/15 | E Illinois | 245 | W67-58 |
| 11/19 | Montana St | 168 | W72-69 |
| 11/22 | Pepperdine | 249 | 67% |
| 11/28 | (N)Butler | 133 | 55% |
| 12/3 | @Iowa | 38 | 39% |
| 12/6 | Illinois | 34 | 46% |
| 12/15 | (N)Georgia Tech | 152 | 57% |
| 12/21 | DePaul | 125 | 58% |
| 12/29 | Northeastern | 202 | 64% |
| 1/2 | @Penn St | 12 | 32% |
| 1/5 | @Purdue | 42 | 39% |
| 1/12 | Michigan St | 77 | 53% |
| 1/16 | Maryland | 30 | 44% |
| 1/19 | @Michigan | 63 | 43% |
| 1/22 | Indiana | 22 | 42% |
| 1/26 | @Illinois | 34 | 38% |
| 1/29 | Rutgers | 132 | 59% |
| 2/1 | Wisconsin | 74 | 52% |
| 2/4 | USC | 121 | 58% |
| 2/8 | @Washington | 96 | 47% |
| 2/11 | @Oregon | 53 | 41% |
| 2/16 | Nebraska | 83 | 54% |
| 2/20 | @Ohio St | 20 | 34% |
| 2/25 | @Minnesota | 154 | 53% |
| 2/28 | Iowa | 38 | 47% |
| 3/3 | UCLA | 47 | 48% |
| 3/8 | @Maryland | 30 | 36% |