NCAA Tournament March Madness
#80 St Mary's CA
Bubble Watch | Bracketology
Chat with the Bracketologist | How does this work?
Projected seed: 6 (automatic qualifier)
St. Mary's has started the season strong with a perfect record, showcasing their ability to score effectively in their early wins against Towson and Chattanooga. However, their defensive performance raises concerns, especially given their struggles against teams with higher offensive efficiency. Upcoming matchups, particularly against USC and Boise State, represent critical tests that could bolster their resume significantly if they secure wins, or potentially dampen it if they come up short. The ability to navigate these games successfully will determine whether they stay in the tournament conversation or find themselves needing to scramble for quality wins against familiar conference foes like Gonzaga and San Francisco.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Towson | 159 | W76-69 |
| 11/7 | Chattanooga | 217 | W86-74 |
| 11/12 | Akron | 165 | W87-68 |
| 11/17 | (N)Nebraska | 83 | W77-74 |
| 11/23 | Cal Poly | 58 | 50% |
| 11/28 | (N)USC | 121 | 54% |
| 12/3 | UT San Antonio | 323 | 74% |
| 12/7 | @Utah | 62 | 43% |
| 12/14 | @Boise St | 10 | 31% |
| 12/15 | (N)Boise St | 10 | 35% |
| 12/19 | Merrimack | 254 | 68% |
| 12/22 | Utah St | 26 | 44% |
| 12/28 | Pacific | 251 | 68% |
| 1/2 | Pepperdine | 249 | 68% |
| 1/4 | @Portland | 302 | 66% |
| 1/7 | Loy Marymount | 192 | 64% |
| 1/11 | @San Diego | 267 | 62% |
| 1/18 | @Pepperdine | 249 | 61% |
| 1/23 | San Francisco | 11 | 39% |
| 1/25 | @Washington St | 51 | 41% |
| 1/29 | @Santa Clara | 104 | 49% |
| 2/1 | Gonzaga | 1 | 29% |
| 2/6 | @San Francisco | 11 | 32% |
| 2/8 | @Oregon St | 75 | 45% |
| 2/11 | Santa Clara | 104 | 57% |
| 2/15 | Washington St | 51 | 49% |
| 2/19 | Portland | 302 | 73% |
| 2/22 | @Gonzaga | 1 | 23% |
| 2/27 | @Loy Marymount | 192 | 56% |
| 3/1 | Oregon St | 75 | 53% |