NCAA Tournament March Madness
#298 Portland
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Portland’s current standing presents a tough road ahead for NCAA tournament consideration, particularly after losses to UC Santa Barbara and South Florida, which drew attention to their defensive shortcomings. The team must aim for a strong performance against lower-ranked opponents like Denver and Missouri-KC while seeking at least a split against more competitive conference foes like Gonzaga and St. Mary’s. Racking up wins in these crucial matchups could shift their dynamics positively, but a lack of success in these games will only further diminish their chances of an at-large bid, making the need for a standout performance in conference play critical for any hope of making the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | UC Santa Barbara | 129 | L94-53 |
| 11/12 | @Oregon | 33 | L80-70 |
| 11/16 | @Long Beach St | 232 | W63-61 |
| 11/21 | (N)South Florida | 192 | L74-68 |
| 12/1 | Denver | 226 | 48% |
| 12/6 | @Kent | 266 | 44% |
| 12/10 | Missouri KC | 306 | 55% |
| 12/18 | CS Bakersfield | 186 | 46% |
| 12/21 | Lafayette | 333 | 59% |
| 12/28 | Washington St | 47 | 32% |
| 12/30 | @Oregon St | 75 | 28% |
| 1/2 | @Gonzaga | 1 | 13% |
| 1/4 | St Mary's CA | 76 | 35% |
| 1/9 | @San Francisco | 22 | 21% |
| 1/16 | Pacific | 273 | 52% |
| 1/18 | @Washington St | 47 | 25% |
| 1/23 | San Diego | 309 | 55% |
| 1/25 | Gonzaga | 1 | 17% |
| 1/30 | @Loy Marymount | 297 | 46% |
| 2/1 | @Pepperdine | 259 | 43% |
| 2/6 | Santa Clara | 137 | 42% |
| 2/13 | Oregon St | 75 | 35% |
| 2/15 | Loy Marymount | 297 | 54% |
| 2/19 | @St Mary's CA | 76 | 28% |
| 2/22 | @Pacific | 273 | 44% |
| 2/27 | Pepperdine | 259 | 51% |
| 3/1 | @San Diego | 309 | 47% |