NCAA Tournament March Madness
#259 Portland St
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Portland State faces an uphill battle for an at-large bid due to a collection of tough losses and an unremarkable defensive performance that has left them vulnerable against stronger opponents. Their recent game against Washington State highlighted defensive shortcomings, as they allowed over 100 points, which raises concerns going forward. The team has a few opportunities to bolster their resume, with key matchups against Idaho and Northern Colorado, where victories could provide a much-needed lift. However, even if they perform well, their path to the tournament likely hinges on winning the Big Sky Conference, as their overall strength of schedule remains insufficient to secure an at-large spot without a conference championship.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Washington St | 69 | L100-92 |
| 11/12 | @San Diego | 330 | W85-76 |
| 11/22 | @WI Milwaukee | 119 | L91-74 |
| 11/23 | (N)St Thomas MN | 97 | L91-65 |
| 11/24 | (N)Wofford | 141 | W79-74 |
| 11/30 | Utah Tech | 281 | W71-68 |
| 12/4 | @Seattle | 157 | L91-74 |
| 12/7 | Denver | 308 | L68-67 |
| 12/18 | @Pacific | 294 | W81-75 |
| 12/21 | @CS Bakersfield | 183 | 42% |
| 1/4 | @CS Sacramento | 340 | 53% |
| 1/9 | E Washington | 243 | 53% |
| 1/11 | Idaho | 246 | 53% |
| 1/16 | @N Colorado | 127 | 39% |
| 1/18 | @Northern Arizona | 256 | 46% |
| 1/23 | Weber St | 215 | 52% |
| 1/25 | Idaho St | 179 | 50% |
| 1/30 | @Montana | 167 | 41% |
| 2/1 | @Montana St | 138 | 39% |
| 2/6 | @Idaho | 246 | 45% |
| 2/8 | @E Washington | 243 | 45% |
| 2/13 | Northern Arizona | 256 | 54% |
| 2/15 | N Colorado | 127 | 47% |
| 2/20 | @Idaho St | 179 | 42% |
| 2/22 | @Weber St | 215 | 44% |
| 2/27 | Montana St | 138 | 47% |
| 3/1 | Montana | 167 | 49% |
| 3/3 | CS Sacramento | 340 | 61% |