NCAA Tournament March Madness
#12 Penn St
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Projected seed: 3
Penn State's resume shows promise with their strong offensive rankings, as demonstrated by dominant wins against lesser opponents like Binghamton and UMBC, where they scored impressively. However, the significant drop-off in defense raises concerns, especially with more formidable teams on the horizon. Upcoming games like the one against Purdue could be pivotal; a win there would greatly bolster their standing, while losses against teams like Indiana and Maryland—who will challenge their defensive weaknesses—could hinder their trajectory. The quality of victories against tough opponents in the Big Ten will be crucial for building a compelling tournament resume.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Binghamton | 300 | W108-66 |
| 11/8 | UMBC | 320 | W103-54 |
| 11/12 | St Francis PA | 276 | W92-62 |
| 11/15 | (N)Virginia Tech | 177 | W86-64 |
| 11/20 | PFW | 45 | W102-89 |
| 11/25 | (N)Fordham | 208 | 74% |
| 12/1 | Buffalo | 334 | 85% |
| 12/5 | Purdue | 42 | 62% |
| 12/10 | @Rutgers | 132 | 66% |
| 12/14 | Coppin St | 359 | 88% |
| 12/21 | @Drexel | 200 | 70% |
| 12/29 | Penn | 361 | 89% |
| 1/2 | Northwestern | 84 | 68% |
| 1/5 | Indiana | 22 | 57% |
| 1/8 | @Illinois | 34 | 53% |
| 1/12 | Oregon | 53 | 64% |
| 1/15 | @Michigan St | 77 | 60% |
| 1/20 | Rutgers | 132 | 72% |
| 1/24 | @Iowa | 38 | 54% |
| 1/27 | @Michigan | 63 | 58% |
| 1/30 | Ohio St | 20 | 57% |
| 2/4 | Minnesota | 154 | 74% |
| 2/8 | @UCLA | 47 | 55% |
| 2/11 | @USC | 121 | 64% |
| 2/15 | Washington | 96 | 69% |
| 2/19 | Nebraska | 83 | 68% |
| 2/22 | @Minnesota | 154 | 68% |
| 2/26 | @Indiana | 22 | 49% |
| 3/1 | Maryland | 30 | 59% |
| 3/8 | @Wisconsin | 74 | 59% |