NCAA Tournament March Madness

#65 UC Irvine

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Projected seed: 10 (last four in)

UC Irvine's season showcases a blend of commendable victories and concerning inconsistencies. Wins against solid teams like Loyola Marymount and Northern Iowa highlight their capability, especially given the respectable margins. However, losses to Oregon State and two defeats against stronger opponents like UC San Diego and UC Riverside raise questions about their performance against higher-tier teams. Particularly, the relatively weak offensive numbers, even amidst their scoring output, suggest room for growth. High-scoring games against teams like UC Santa Barbara and their dominance over lower-ranked opponents showcase potential, yet they must secure consistent wins in conference play to bolster their tournament portfolio. Key games against tough rivals will serve as tests to either solidify their standing or expose vulnerabilities that could impact their tournament aspirations.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/8@Loy Marymount160W66-51
11/10@Northern Iowa99W80-60
11/16Pepperdine221W80-62
11/22@Weber St286W93-87
11/28(N)Kennesaw138W76-59
11/29(N)Kent128W51-39
11/30(N)Towson161W67-60
12/5CS Bakersfield240W82-66
12/14@Oregon St83L67-55
12/19@Belmont132W92-84
12/21@Duquesne145L70-54
12/30@Cal Baptist171W71-63
1/2@Cal Poly176W98-89
1/4UC Riverside154W81-57
1/9@CS Northridge107W77-67
1/11@UC San Diego40W60-52
1/16CS Fullerton350W82-62
1/18Cal Poly176W101-71
1/23@UC Riverside154L84-80
1/25Hawaii220W71-55
1/30@Long Beach St306W80-75
2/1UC Davis239W73-66
2/8UC San Diego40L85-67
2/13UC Santa Barbara144W62-60
2/15@Hawaii220W66-49
2/20CS Northridge107L84-72
2/22@CS Bakersfield240W73-64
2/27@CS Fullerton350W76-51
3/1Long Beach St306W70-60
3/6@UC Davis239W88-59
3/8@UC Santa Barbara144W97-88
3/14(N)Cal Poly176W96-78
3/15(N)UC San Diego40L75-61
3/19N Colorado121W82-72
3/23Jacksonville St11660%