NCAA Tournament March Madness
#132 Rutgers
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Rutgers' current standing looks precarious; while they’ve managed to secure a couple of early-season victories, the strength of those opponents hasn't helped elevate their resume. Wins against Wagner and St. Peter's are unlikely to impress the selection committee. Looking ahead, their performances in key conference matchups, especially against teams like Ohio State and Indiana—both ranked higher—will be critical. If Rutgers can pull off surprising upsets in these games, they can dramatically shift their positioning. However, a few losses in this tough Big Ten slate, particularly against stronger teams like Illinois and Penn State, could worsen their standing and make an automatic qualification imperative.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6 | Wagner | 305 | W75-52 |
| 11/11 | St Peter's | 194 | W75-65 |
| 11/15 | Monmouth NJ | 309 | W98-81 |
| 11/20 | Merrimack | 254 | W74-63 |
| 11/24 | @Kennesaw | 175 | 50% |
| 11/26 | (N)Notre Dame | 81 | 45% |
| 11/27 | (N)Alabama | 19 | 33% |
| 12/7 | @Ohio St | 20 | 30% |
| 12/10 | Penn St | 12 | 34% |
| 12/14 | Seton Hall | 176 | 58% |
| 12/21 | (N)Princeton | 216 | 57% |
| 12/30 | Columbia | 191 | 59% |
| 1/2 | @Indiana | 22 | 30% |
| 1/6 | Wisconsin | 74 | 47% |
| 1/9 | Purdue | 42 | 42% |
| 1/13 | UCLA | 47 | 43% |
| 1/16 | @Nebraska | 83 | 41% |
| 1/20 | @Penn St | 12 | 28% |
| 1/25 | (N)Michigan St | 77 | 44% |
| 1/29 | @Northwestern | 84 | 41% |
| 2/1 | Michigan | 63 | 46% |
| 2/5 | Illinois | 34 | 41% |
| 2/9 | @Maryland | 30 | 32% |
| 2/12 | Iowa | 38 | 42% |
| 2/16 | @Oregon | 53 | 37% |
| 2/19 | @Washington | 96 | 42% |
| 2/23 | USC | 121 | 53% |
| 2/27 | @Michigan | 63 | 38% |
| 3/4 | @Purdue | 42 | 35% |
| 3/9 | Minnesota | 154 | 56% |