NCAA Tournament March Madness
#91 Rutgers
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Projection: likely out
Rutgers is facing a challenging path to the NCAA tournament largely due to their inconsistent performance and a lack of marquee victories. While they have some solid wins against teams like Notre Dame and Penn State, their losses to higher-ranked opponents like Alabama and Texas A&M, alongside a disappointing defeat to Kennesaw, weaken their overall case. Their defense may show strong potential, but their offensive struggles, particularly against tougher competition, hinder their ability to boost their tournament resume. Upcoming games against powerhouses like Indiana, Purdue, and a potential rematch with Michigan offer critical opportunities; however, they must capitalize on these chances to improve their standing, as failing to do so could solidify their current status as a long shot for the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6 | Wagner | 323 | W75-52 |
| 11/11 | St Peter's | 204 | W75-65 |
| 11/15 | Monmouth NJ | 296 | W98-81 |
| 11/20 | Merrimack | 184 | W74-63 |
| 11/24 | @Kennesaw | 214 | L79-77 |
| 11/26 | (N)Notre Dame | 89 | W85-84 |
| 11/27 | (N)Alabama | 8 | L95-90 |
| 11/30 | (N)Texas A&M | 26 | L81-77 |
| 12/7 | @Ohio St | 25 | L80-66 |
| 12/10 | Penn St | 28 | W80-76 |
| 12/14 | Seton Hall | 180 | W66-63 |
| 12/21 | (N)Princeton | 141 | L83-82 |
| 12/30 | Columbia | 137 | 59% |
| 1/2 | @Indiana | 68 | 43% |
| 1/6 | Wisconsin | 29 | 45% |
| 1/9 | Purdue | 31 | 46% |
| 1/13 | UCLA | 15 | 42% |
| 1/16 | @Nebraska | 38 | 39% |
| 1/20 | @Penn St | 28 | 37% |
| 1/25 | Michigan St | 21 | 43% |
| 1/29 | @Northwestern | 45 | 40% |
| 2/1 | Michigan | 13 | 41% |
| 2/5 | Illinois | 12 | 41% |
| 2/9 | @Maryland | 9 | 33% |
| 2/12 | Iowa | 40 | 47% |
| 2/16 | @Oregon | 14 | 34% |
| 2/19 | @Washington | 107 | 48% |
| 2/23 | USC | 83 | 53% |
| 2/27 | @Michigan | 13 | 34% |
| 3/4 | @Purdue | 31 | 38% |
| 3/9 | Minnesota | 147 | 59% |