NCAA Tournament March Madness

#53 Penn St

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Projection: likely out

Penn State's tournament hopes are shaky due to a collection of weaknesses in their resume. While they have some notable wins, like against Purdue and Northwestern, their overall performance against tougher opponents has been lacking. Losses to teams like Indiana and Michigan, and a particularly alarming defeat against Illinois, raise concerns about their competitiveness in high-stakes games. Moreover, their defense struggles, highlighted by the inconsistency against teams such as Rutgers and Iowa, could hinder their chances in the remaining matchups. Upcoming games against Nebraska and Maryland will be crucial; they need to secure wins to bolster their standing and prove they can compete at a higher level.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4Binghamton315W108-66
11/8UMBC274W103-54
11/12St Francis PA326W92-62
11/15(N)Virginia Tech159W86-64
11/20PFW130W102-89
11/25(N)Fordham215W85-66
11/26(N)Clemson35L75-67
12/1Buffalo346W87-64
12/5Purdue12W81-70
12/10@Rutgers71L80-76
12/14Coppin St362W99-51
12/21@Drexel208W75-64
12/29Penn310W86-66
1/2Northwestern54W84-80
1/5Indiana56L77-71
1/8@Illinois11L91-52
1/12Oregon38L82-81
1/15@Michigan St17L90-85
1/20Rutgers71W80-72
1/24@Iowa61L76-75
1/27@Michigan16L76-72
1/30Ohio St24L83-64
2/4Minnesota93L69-61
2/8@UCLA2841%
2/11@USC6047%
2/15Washington9459%
2/19Nebraska4553%
2/22@Minnesota9351%
2/26@Indiana5647%
3/1Maryland1446%
3/8@Wisconsin1538%