NCAA Tournament March Madness
#28 Penn St
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Projected seed: 10 (last four in)
Penn State's resume showcases some strong wins, such as their solid victories against Purdue and Virginia Tech, which bolster their profile significantly. However, losses to teams like Clemson and Rutgers highlight inconsistencies, particularly in defensive performances where they've struggled against higher-ranked teams. A critical stretch lies ahead, including matchups against Indiana and Illinois, which offer potential to pad their resume with quality wins. Conversely, setbacks in these games could spell trouble, jeopardizing their chances of securing a firmer position in the tournament standings. Given the intensity of the Big Ten and the need for notable wins, their path to a more favorable seed hinges on effectively navigating these upcoming challenges.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Binghamton | 295 | W108-66 |
| 11/8 | UMBC | 240 | W103-54 |
| 11/12 | St Francis PA | 298 | W92-62 |
| 11/15 | (N)Virginia Tech | 186 | W86-64 |
| 11/20 | PFW | 124 | W102-89 |
| 11/25 | (N)Fordham | 197 | W85-66 |
| 11/26 | (N)Clemson | 39 | L75-67 |
| 12/1 | Buffalo | 337 | W87-64 |
| 12/5 | Purdue | 31 | W81-70 |
| 12/10 | @Rutgers | 90 | L80-76 |
| 12/14 | Coppin St | 361 | W99-51 |
| 12/21 | @Drexel | 175 | W75-64 |
| 12/29 | Penn | 338 | W86-66 |
| 1/2 | Northwestern | 45 | 57% |
| 1/5 | Indiana | 69 | 60% |
| 1/8 | @Illinois | 12 | 42% |
| 1/12 | Oregon | 14 | 51% |
| 1/15 | @Michigan St | 21 | 44% |
| 1/20 | Rutgers | 90 | 63% |
| 1/24 | @Iowa | 40 | 48% |
| 1/27 | @Michigan | 13 | 43% |
| 1/30 | Ohio St | 25 | 53% |
| 2/4 | Minnesota | 148 | 68% |
| 2/8 | @UCLA | 15 | 43% |
| 2/11 | @USC | 83 | 54% |
| 2/15 | Washington | 107 | 65% |
| 2/19 | Nebraska | 37 | 56% |
| 2/22 | @Minnesota | 148 | 61% |
| 2/26 | @Indiana | 69 | 52% |
| 3/1 | Maryland | 9 | 50% |
| 3/8 | @Wisconsin | 29 | 46% |