NCAA Tournament March Madness

#74 Samford

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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)

Samford's profile is intriguing, featuring a strong overall record with notable high-scoring victories against teams like Belmont, Furman, and ETSU. These wins, particularly in a tough Southern Conference, bolster their credentials as a team that can score in bunches, evidenced by their impressive offensive efficiency. However, their resume lacks a marquee win, and the lopsided loss to a powerhouse like Purdue, alongside a couple of other losses against mid-tier opponents, could hurt their placement. The defensive metrics aren't doing them any favors either, displaying a vulnerability that could be exploited by teams with high-powered offenses in the tournament. To solidify their position, remaining consistent and proving they’ve shored up their defensive woes will be key as the season progresses. Ending the season on a strong note, especially performing well in the conference tournament, where they've shown success, could seal their standing as a formidable mid-major in the big dance.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6@Purdue2L98-45
11/10@VCU79L75-65
11/17S Carolina St290W89-72
11/22Alabama St320W99-67
11/24Merrimack226W79-71
11/25NC A&T335W101-83
11/30Louisiana145W88-65
12/11Alabama A&M331W118-91
12/16Belmont113W99-93
12/19@Valparaiso285W79-61
12/21@TX Southern275W87-65
1/3Chattanooga138W89-74
1/6@Citadel276W80-64
1/11UNC Greensboro135W79-70
1/13VMI350W134-96
1/16@W Carolina114W75-71
1/20Mercer213W87-80
1/24@Furman148L78-68
1/27@ETSU167W75-72
1/31Wofford181W81-79
2/3@Chattanooga138W78-56
2/8@UNC Greensboro135W78-69
2/10@VMI350W102-63
2/14W Carolina114W88-62
2/17@Mercer213L88-84
2/21Furman148W74-72
2/24ETSU167W87-71
2/28@Wofford181L91-69
3/2Citadel276W92-80
3/9(N)Mercer213W70-57
3/10(N)Furman148W84-77
3/11ETSU167W76-69