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 | @Purdue | 2 | L98-45 |
11/10 | @VCU | 79 | L75-65 |
11/17 | S Carolina St | 290 | W89-72 |
11/22 | Alabama St | 320 | W99-67 |
11/24 | Merrimack | 226 | W79-71 |
11/25 | NC A&T | 335 | W101-83 |
11/30 | Louisiana | 145 | W88-65 |
12/11 | Alabama A&M | 331 | W118-91 |
12/16 | Belmont | 113 | W99-93 |
12/19 | @Valparaiso | 285 | W79-61 |
12/21 | @TX Southern | 275 | W87-65 |
1/3 | Chattanooga | 138 | W89-74 |
1/6 | @Citadel | 276 | W80-64 |
1/11 | UNC Greensboro | 135 | W79-70 |
1/13 | VMI | 350 | W134-96 |
1/16 | @W Carolina | 114 | W75-71 |
1/20 | Mercer | 213 | W87-80 |
1/24 | @Furman | 148 | L78-68 |
1/27 | @ETSU | 167 | W75-72 |
1/31 | Wofford | 181 | W81-79 |
2/3 | @Chattanooga | 138 | W78-56 |
2/8 | @UNC Greensboro | 135 | W78-69 |
2/10 | @VMI | 350 | W102-63 |
2/14 | W Carolina | 114 | W88-62 |
2/17 | @Mercer | 213 | L88-84 |
2/21 | Furman | 148 | W74-72 |
2/24 | ETSU | 167 | W87-71 |
2/28 | @Wofford | 181 | L91-69 |
3/2 | Citadel | 276 | W92-80 |
3/9 | (N)Mercer | 213 | W70-57 |
3/10 | (N)Furman | 148 | W84-77 |
3/11 | ETSU | 167 | W76-69 |