NCAA Tournament March Madness
#119 Syracuse
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Projection: likely out
Syracuse's season shows a mixed bag, with several notable wins but also a troubling defense that ranks poorly, which is a red flag for tournament contention. Losses to Texas, Texas Tech, and a significant blowout against Tennessee highlight the challenges they've faced against stronger competition, while victories over lesser opponents like Le Moyne and Colgate don't provide the same weight to their resume. Additionally, their upcoming matches, including a daunting stretch against teams like Duke and Maryland, will be crucial in determining their viability; they need to secure some quality wins and improve their defensive performance to solidify their tournament chances.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Le Moyne | 297 | W86-82 |
| 11/12 | Colgate | 273 | W74-72 |
| 11/16 | Youngstown St | 205 | W104-95 |
| 11/21 | (N)Texas | 47 | L70-66 |
| 11/22 | (N)Texas Tech | 18 | L79-74 |
| 11/27 | Cornell | 109 | W82-72 |
| 12/3 | @Tennessee | 2 | L96-70 |
| 12/7 | @Notre Dame | 90 | L69-64 |
| 12/10 | SUNY Albany | 214 | W102-85 |
| 12/14 | Georgetown | 70 | L75-71 |
| 12/21 | (N)Maryland | 8 | L87-60 |
| 12/28 | Bucknell | 258 | 62% |
| 12/31 | Wake Forest | 125 | 55% |
| 1/4 | @Florida St | 77 | 41% |
| 1/7 | Georgia Tech | 145 | 56% |
| 1/11 | @Boston College | 223 | 53% |
| 1/14 | Louisville | 41 | 44% |
| 1/18 | Notre Dame | 90 | 51% |
| 1/22 | @Clemson | 38 | 36% |
| 1/25 | Pittsburgh | 14 | 39% |
| 1/29 | @Stanford | 88 | 43% |
| 2/1 | @California | 115 | 46% |
| 2/5 | Duke | 3 | 32% |
| 2/8 | Boston College | 223 | 60% |
| 2/11 | @Miami FL | 122 | 46% |
| 2/15 | North Carolina | 32 | 42% |
| 2/18 | @Pittsburgh | 14 | 31% |
| 2/26 | NC State | 92 | 51% |
| 3/1 | @Virginia Tech | 196 | 51% |
| 3/4 | @SMU | 35 | 35% |
| 3/8 | Virginia | 97 | 52% |