NCAA Tournament March Madness
#104 Santa Clara
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Projection: likely out
Santa Clara's early season struggles, combined with a weak defensive performance, place them in a tough position for NCAA tournament consideration. Losses to Arizona State and North Dakota State raise concerns about their ability to compete against stronger teams. Upcoming matchups, such as against Stanford and TCU, are pivotal; winning those could enhance their resume significantly. However, facing perennial power Gonzaga is likely to expose their defensive weaknesses further. Overall, they need to capitalize on favorable matchups, especially against teams like Pepperdine and Pacific, to improve their standing, but their current trajectory suggests they are on the outside looking in for a tournament spot.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)St Louis | 174 | W85-78 |
| 11/8 | (N)Arizona St | 37 | L81-74 |
| 11/13 | N Dakota St | 150 | L88-80 |
| 11/16 | @Nevada | 31 | L85-59 |
| 11/19 | UC Riverside | 222 | W96-54 |
| 11/23 | Stanford | 40 | 45% |
| 11/28 | (N)TCU | 124 | 51% |
| 12/3 | @McNeese St | 102 | 45% |
| 12/7 | Fresno St | 240 | 65% |
| 12/14 | (N)Bradley | 131 | 52% |
| 12/18 | Kennesaw | 175 | 60% |
| 12/21 | South Dakota | 163 | 59% |
| 12/28 | Pepperdine | 249 | 65% |
| 12/30 | @San Francisco | 11 | 29% |
| 1/2 | @San Diego | 267 | 59% |
| 1/9 | Oregon St | 75 | 50% |
| 1/11 | San Francisco | 11 | 37% |
| 1/15 | @Loy Marymount | 192 | 53% |
| 1/16 | @Loy Marymount | 192 | 53% |
| 1/18 | @Gonzaga | 1 | 21% |
| 1/23 | Washington St | 51 | 46% |
| 1/25 | @Oregon St | 75 | 42% |
| 1/29 | St Mary's CA | 80 | 51% |
| 2/1 | Pacific | 251 | 65% |
| 2/6 | @Portland | 302 | 63% |
| 2/8 | San Diego | 267 | 67% |
| 2/11 | @St Mary's CA | 80 | 43% |
| 2/19 | Loy Marymount | 192 | 61% |
| 2/20 | Loy Marymount | 192 | 61% |
| 2/22 | @Washington St | 51 | 38% |
| 2/27 | Gonzaga | 1 | 27% |
| 3/1 | @Pacific | 251 | 58% |