NCAA Tournament March Madness Bubble Watch: Penn

NCAA Tournament March Madness

#313 Penn

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Penn faces an uphill battle for NCAA tournament contention based on its current performance. The team has struggled significantly against tougher opponents, such as Villanova and Penn State, where they were outclassed on both ends of the floor. Their defensive metrics are a major concern, underscored by losses to teams like St. Joseph's and VCU, where they allowed substantial scoring. However, wins against lower-ranked teams like NJIT and Navy have kept them afloat. For Penn to improve its chances, upcoming matchups against Ivy rivals like Cornell and Harvard become crucial; these games not only hold potential for victories but also for building a stronger resume through impactful wins. However, their lower chances against higher-ranked opponents like Yale and Princeton highlight the need for a significant shift in performance to secure a place in the tournament.

Date	Opponent	Ranking	Outcome
11/4	@NJIT	357	W58-57
11/7	MD E Shore	353	W85-84
11/12	@Lafayette	292	L65-63
11/15	St Joseph's PA	89	L86-69
11/19	@Villanova	60	L93-49
11/29	Navy	314	L86-78
11/30	Maine	191	W77-64
12/1	Elon	117	L68-53
12/7	(N)Drexel	201	L60-47
12/9	@VCU	42	L66-47
12/20	Rider	315	W79-66
12/22	@George Mason	76	L85-53
12/29	@Penn St	43	L86-66
1/11	@Dartmouth	283	L73-70
1/18	Cornell	140	L86-76
1/20	@Harvard	269	W82-67
1/25	Columbia	190	46%
1/31	Brown	222	48%
2/1	Yale	78	37%
2/7	Princeton	151	44%
2/14	@Yale	78	30%
2/15	@Brown	222	40%
2/21	Dartmouth	283	52%
2/22	Harvard	269	51%
2/28	@Cornell	140	36%
3/1	@Columbia	190	39%
3/8	@Princeton	151	36%