NCAA Tournament March Madness
#103 SMU
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Projection: likely out
SMU’s resume thus far is underwhelming despite their early wins; victories against lower-ranked teams like Tarleton State and Florida A&M don’t add much to their credibility. A loss to Butler, which isn’t a top-tier opponent, raises further concerns, especially when viewing their defensive struggles. The upcoming schedule offers both opportunities and risks, with games against Mississippi State and Duke being pivotal. However, low chances against those stronger teams, combined with a lack of marquee wins, puts SMU on shaky ground for a tournament bid unless they significantly improve their performance and secure some upsets.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Tarleton St | 362 | W96-62 |
| 11/7 | Florida A&M | 345 | W102-73 |
| 11/11 | UNC Greensboro | 195 | W81-68 |
| 11/15 | @Butler | 133 | L81-70 |
| 11/18 | Prairie View | 340 | W110-69 |
| 11/22 | Mississippi St | 36 | 44% |
| 11/26 | (N)Cal Baptist | 225 | 60% |
| 12/3 | Alabama St | 196 | 61% |
| 12/7 | Virginia | 182 | 60% |
| 12/14 | (N)LSU | 90 | 48% |
| 12/21 | @Boston College | 187 | 53% |
| 12/28 | Longwood | 170 | 60% |
| 12/29 | Longwood | 170 | 60% |
| 1/4 | Duke | 6 | 32% |
| 1/7 | @North Carolina | 8 | 26% |
| 1/11 | Georgia Tech | 152 | 58% |
| 1/15 | @Virginia | 182 | 53% |
| 1/18 | @Miami FL | 60 | 40% |
| 1/21 | Louisville | 35 | 43% |
| 1/25 | @NC State | 129 | 48% |
| 1/29 | California | 55 | 47% |
| 2/1 | Stanford | 40 | 45% |
| 2/5 | @Virginia Tech | 177 | 52% |
| 2/11 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 29% |
| 2/15 | Wake Forest | 205 | 62% |
| 2/19 | @Notre Dame | 81 | 43% |
| 2/22 | Clemson | 41 | 45% |
| 2/26 | @California | 55 | 39% |
| 3/1 | @Stanford | 40 | 37% |
| 3/4 | Syracuse | 291 | 69% |
| 3/7 | @Florida St | 108 | 46% |
| 3/8 | @Florida St | 108 | 46% |