NCAA Tournament March Madness

#191 Rice

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Rice's current record and performance indicate that they are facing a challenging road ahead if they want to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament. Their early season wins against lower-ranked teams like Florida International and Louisiana were solid, showcasing their ability to compete, especially offensively. However, the loss to Florida State and their struggles against higher-ranked opponents highlight the areas that need improvement, particularly on defense. Upcoming matchups against Iona and Arkansas State will be crucial; winning those games can boost their resume significantly. However, a loss, especially against a weaker team later in the season, could really hurt their chances. The path to the tournament for Rice hinges on demonstrating consistency in performance and capturing key victories against formidable opponents in the American Athletic landscape.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/5Florida Intl251W77-70
11/9(N)Florida St99L73-65
11/12ULM305W66-50
11/16Northwestern LA256W77-75
11/19@Louisiana346W83-61
11/22@Houston Chr336W61-58
11/29(N)Hofstra15447%
11/30(N)Arkansas St8840%
12/1(N)Iona31559%
12/8@Texas St19046%
12/16Alcorn St35470%
12/22Prairie View33266%
1/1@Tulsa26451%
1/4Charlotte11447%
1/8@North Texas10438%
1/11Temple14250%
1/14UT San Antonio32064%
1/19@FL Atlantic3630%
1/25Tulane18053%
1/28@South Florida19246%
2/2Memphis1332%
2/5@East Carolina20947%
2/8@Charlotte11439%
2/11North Texas10446%
2/15@Tulane18045%
2/19UAB24157%
2/22Tulsa26459%
2/26@Memphis1325%
3/2@UT San Antonio32056%
3/6Wichita St8444%