NCAA Tournament March Madness

#252 Rider

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Projection: need to automatically qualify

Rider's path to the NCAA tournament hinges on their ability to not only improve their overall performance but also secure a strong finish in the Metro Atlantic Conference. The team has struggled against higher-ranked opponents, suffering significant defeats to UCLA and Iowa, which highlights a clear gap in competitiveness. Although they managed to edge out teams like San Diego and Navy, their inconsistency is concerning, especially given that several of their future matchups are against teams with similar or lower rankings. Winning critical conference games, particularly against teams like Quinnipiac and Iona, will be essential for Rider to bolster their resume and enhance their chances of an automatic qualification. The upcoming stretch against rivals will be a true test; they must capitalize on these opportunities to strengthen their standing.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4@UCLA18L85-50
11/6@San Diego297W68-67
11/9@Coppin St362W64-53
11/12@Navy323W90-79
11/19@Iowa40L83-58
11/23@Bucknell238W57-53
11/27@Villanova106L72-48
11/30Delaware218L72-66
12/4@Fairfield32152%
12/6Quinnipiac28557%
12/14Stony Brook33862%
12/20@Penn33954%
12/22@NC State8034%
1/5Manhattan28957%
1/10@Canisius34956%
1/12@Niagara29049%
1/16Mt St Mary's26355%
1/18@Marist29249%
1/23Iona30958%
1/25@Quinnipiac28549%
1/31St Peter's21251%
2/2Merrimack24754%
2/6@Sacred Heart26247%
2/8Siena24353%
2/14@Iona30950%
2/16@St Peter's21243%
2/21Fairfield32159%
2/23@Mt St Mary's26347%
2/28@Merrimack24746%
3/6Canisius34964%
3/8Niagara29057%