NCAA Tournament March Madness
#291 Syracuse
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Syracuse's early season victories against lower-ranked teams, while indicative of their ability to score, reveal significant defensive vulnerabilities that could hinder their tournament prospects. Their match against Texas, a formidable opponent, is crucial; a win there would provide a much-needed boost to their resume, while a loss would worsen their outlook. Additionally, facing Tennessee and Duke later on poses severe challenges that could expose their current weaknesses. Consistent performances against mid-tier opponents like Wake Forest and Louisville will be essential to build momentum, but with so many tough road games ahead, the path to automatic qualification hinges on capitalizing against the better teams and securing wins where they have favorable chances.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Le Moyne | 328 | W86-82 |
| 11/12 | Colgate | 315 | W74-72 |
| 11/16 | Youngstown St | 259 | W104-95 |
| 11/21 | (N)Texas | 46 | 27% |
| 11/27 | Cornell | 218 | 48% |
| 12/3 | @Tennessee | 2 | 13% |
| 12/7 | @Notre Dame | 81 | 29% |
| 12/10 | SUNY Albany | 227 | 48% |
| 12/14 | Georgetown | 223 | 48% |
| 12/21 | (N)Maryland | 30 | 24% |
| 12/28 | Bucknell | 203 | 46% |
| 12/31 | Wake Forest | 205 | 46% |
| 1/4 | @Florida St | 108 | 31% |
| 1/7 | Georgia Tech | 152 | 43% |
| 1/11 | @Boston College | 187 | 37% |
| 1/14 | Louisville | 35 | 29% |
| 1/18 | Notre Dame | 81 | 36% |
| 1/22 | @Clemson | 41 | 24% |
| 1/25 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 18% |
| 1/29 | @Stanford | 40 | 24% |
| 2/1 | @California | 55 | 26% |
| 2/5 | Duke | 6 | 20% |
| 2/8 | Boston College | 187 | 45% |
| 2/11 | @Miami FL | 60 | 26% |
| 2/15 | North Carolina | 8 | 21% |
| 2/18 | @Pittsburgh | 3 | 14% |
| 2/26 | NC State | 129 | 41% |
| 3/1 | @Virginia Tech | 177 | 37% |
| 3/4 | @SMU | 103 | 31% |
| 3/8 | Virginia | 182 | 45% |