NCAA Tournament March Madness
#37 SMU
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Projected seed: 10 (last four in)
SMU's current standing is buoyed by a strong non-conference performance against teams like Virginia and LSU, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, questionable losses to Butler and Mississippi State weigh heavily against them, revealing vulnerabilities in their defense that could provoke concerns among selection committee members. The upcoming schedule presents an opportunity to bolster their resume, particularly games against higher-ranked opponents like Louisville and Clemson, where a victory could significantly enhance their tournament candidacy. Consistency in execution and defensive improvements will be crucial as they navigate a competitive ACC schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Tarleton St | 292 | W96-62 |
| 11/7 | Florida A&M | 352 | W102-73 |
| 11/11 | UNC Greensboro | 109 | W81-68 |
| 11/15 | @Butler | 88 | L81-70 |
| 11/18 | Prairie View | 338 | W110-69 |
| 11/22 | Mississippi St | 17 | L84-79 |
| 11/26 | (N)Cal Baptist | 173 | W79-77 |
| 11/27 | (N)Washington St | 81 | W77-60 |
| 12/3 | Alabama St | 274 | W101-72 |
| 12/7 | Virginia | 136 | W63-51 |
| 12/14 | (N)LSU | 68 | W74-64 |
| 12/21 | @Boston College | 230 | W103-77 |
| 12/29 | Longwood | 197 | W98-82 |
| 1/4 | Duke | 2 | L89-62 |
| 1/7 | @North Carolina | 35 | L82-67 |
| 1/11 | Georgia Tech | 129 | W93-71 |
| 1/15 | @Virginia | 136 | W54-52 |
| 1/18 | @Miami FL | 198 | W117-74 |
| 1/21 | Louisville | 26 | 52% |
| 1/25 | @NC State | 97 | 55% |
| 1/29 | California | 120 | 64% |
| 2/1 | Stanford | 86 | 61% |
| 2/5 | @Virginia Tech | 174 | 60% |
| 2/11 | Pittsburgh | 31 | 53% |
| 2/15 | Wake Forest | 83 | 60% |
| 2/19 | @Notre Dame | 87 | 53% |
| 2/22 | Clemson | 33 | 53% |
| 2/26 | @California | 120 | 57% |
| 3/1 | @Stanford | 86 | 53% |
| 3/4 | Syracuse | 147 | 66% |
| 3/7 | @Florida St | 62 | 50% |