NCAA Tournament March Madness

#71 Rutgers

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Projection: likely out

Rutgers' resume presents a mixed bag that is causing hesitation regarding their NCAA tournament hopes. While their wins against teams like Wisconsin and UCLA showcase their potential against quality opponents, their inconsistency is troubling, particularly highlighted by losses to teams like Kennesaw and Princeton, which can drag their profile down. The upcoming games loom large, especially matchups against Illinois and Iowa, where victories are critical for bolstering their case for inclusion. However, with their current challenges on the offensive end and a shaky win-loss record, drawing a clear path to the tournament becomes increasingly difficult. The margin for error has shrunk considerably, and results in their remaining games need to swing positively to reinforce their standing.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Wagner342W75-52
11/11St Peter's280W75-65
11/15Monmouth NJ276W98-81
11/20Merrimack192W74-63
11/24@Kennesaw170L79-77
11/26(N)Notre Dame88W85-84
11/27(N)Alabama6L95-90
11/30(N)Texas A&M20L81-77
12/7@Ohio St24L80-66
12/10Penn St53W80-76
12/14Seton Hall195W66-63
12/21(N)Princeton155L83-82
12/30Columbia242W91-64
1/2@Indiana56L84-74
1/6Wisconsin15L75-63
1/9Purdue12L68-50
1/13UCLA28W75-68
1/16@Nebraska45W85-82
1/20@Penn St53L80-72
1/25(N)Michigan St17L81-74
1/29@Northwestern54W79-72
2/1Michigan16L66-63
2/5Illinois1143%
2/9@Maryland1436%
2/12Iowa6153%
2/16@Oregon3841%
2/19@Washington9449%
2/23USC6053%
2/27@Michigan1637%
3/4@Purdue1235%
3/9Minnesota9357%