NCAA Tournament March Madness
#65 Santa Clara
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Projection: likely out
Santa Clara's resume shows a mix of promising wins and troubling losses. While they did secure a notable victory against Gonzaga, a strong performance against a top contender is offset by defeats against teams like Arizona State and Nevada, which reveal a struggle in higher-pressure situations. Their defensive metrics suggest vulnerabilities that could be exploited, which could hurt their chances in tight games. Upcoming contests against St. Mary's and Gonzaga again will be pivotal. Winning those would strengthen their profile significantly, while any further losses, especially to weaker opponents like Portland or Pacific, could jeopardize their postseason hopes.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)St Louis | 123 | W85-78 |
| 11/8 | (N)Arizona St | 59 | L81-74 |
| 11/13 | N Dakota St | 93 | L88-80 |
| 11/16 | @Nevada | 67 | L85-59 |
| 11/19 | UC Riverside | 159 | W96-54 |
| 11/23 | Stanford | 86 | L71-69 |
| 11/28 | (N)TCU | 69 | W69-52 |
| 11/29 | (N)Washington | 96 | L76-69 |
| 12/3 | @McNeese St | 64 | W74-67 |
| 12/7 | Fresno St | 271 | W81-66 |
| 12/14 | (N)Bradley | 72 | W84-74 |
| 12/18 | Kennesaw | 187 | W94-74 |
| 12/21 | South Dakota | 257 | W98-81 |
| 12/28 | Pepperdine | 205 | W91-80 |
| 12/30 | @San Francisco | 75 | L97-94 |
| 1/2 | @San Diego | 295 | W81-80 |
| 1/9 | Oregon St | 58 | W82-81 |
| 1/11 | San Francisco | 75 | W77-54 |
| 1/16 | @Loy Marymount | 158 | L57-54 |
| 1/18 | @Gonzaga | 18 | W103-99 |
| 1/23 | Washington St | 82 | 56% |
| 1/25 | @Oregon St | 58 | 45% |
| 1/29 | St Mary's CA | 35 | 50% |
| 2/1 | Pacific | 293 | 70% |
| 2/6 | @Portland | 327 | 66% |
| 2/8 | San Diego | 295 | 70% |
| 2/11 | @St Mary's CA | 35 | 42% |
| 2/19 | Loy Marymount | 158 | 63% |
| 2/22 | @Washington St | 82 | 48% |
| 2/25 | Gonzaga | 18 | 45% |
| 2/27 | Gonzaga | 18 | 45% |
| 3/1 | @Pacific | 293 | 63% |