NCAA Tournament March Madness
#118 Rhode Island
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Projection: likely out
Rhode Island's resume shows some strong wins, particularly against Providence and Yale, but it’s marred by several disappointing losses, such as the one to Brown and a low-scoring defeat at Duquesne. Their reliance on a favorable performance against weaker teams, combined with a defensive ranking that struggles against tougher opponents, keeps them on shaky ground. Upcoming matchups against La Salle, Fordham, and St. Joseph’s are crucial; winning these would provide necessary boosts to their profile, while slipping in these games could further damage their chances of a tournament bid. Their ability to improve their standing hinges on consistency and solid finishes in competitive Atlantic 10 matchups.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Fairfield | 333 | W96-58 |
| 11/8 | Holy Cross | 301 | W91-77 |
| 11/20 | Lafayette | 292 | W86-72 |
| 11/24 | Col Charleston | 141 | W91-53 |
| 11/27 | (N)Detroit | 328 | W81-75 |
| 11/28 | (N)UT Arlington | 218 | W83-78 |
| 12/2 | Yale | 78 | W84-78 |
| 12/7 | Providence | 92 | W69-63 |
| 12/10 | @Brown | 222 | L84-80 |
| 12/15 | Central Conn | 211 | W77-69 |
| 12/21 | (N)Temple | 119 | W85-79 |
| 12/31 | @Duquesne | 154 | L67-55 |
| 1/4 | George Mason | 76 | W62-59 |
| 1/8 | G Washington | 125 | L75-67 |
| 1/11 | @Richmond | 242 | W67-64 |
| 1/15 | @Loyola-Chicago | 164 | L81-77 |
| 1/18 | Davidson | 137 | W92-90 |
| 1/21 | VCU | 42 | L81-57 |
| 1/25 | @La Salle | 192 | 50% |
| 1/29 | Massachusetts | 215 | 59% |
| 2/5 | @Fordham | 251 | 54% |
| 2/8 | @George Mason | 76 | 41% |
| 2/12 | St Bonaventure | 91 | 51% |
| 2/15 | La Salle | 192 | 58% |
| 2/22 | @St Louis | 123 | 46% |
| 2/26 | Dayton | 73 | 48% |
| 3/1 | @Massachusetts | 215 | 52% |
| 3/5 | @St Joseph's PA | 89 | 43% |
| 3/8 | Fordham | 251 | 62% |