NCAA Tournament March Madness
#98 UC Santa Barbara
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Projection: likely out
UC Santa Barbara's resume currently doesn't offer strong enough metrics to convince the selection committee. A few quality wins, like the dominant victory over Portland and the tight game against Fresno State, are notable but overshadowed by a loss to UTEP and a weak non-conference schedule. The lack of impressive opponents, especially considering they struggled against teams like Hawaii and UC Irvine, significantly hampers their chances. Competing in the Big West means they'll need to step it up against higher-ranked teams; any slip-ups in upcoming conference matchups could further diminish their standing, while a solid finish would be essential to make a case for the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @Portland | 319 | W94-53 |
| 11/13 | Fresno St | 266 | W91-86 |
| 11/17 | @San Jose St | 259 | W64-59 |
| 11/20 | UTEP | 197 | L79-76 |
| 11/26 | E Washington | 161 | W67-51 |
| 11/29 | MS Valley St | 364 | W81-48 |
| 12/5 | UC San Diego | 115 | 56% |
| 12/7 | @UC Davis | 229 | 55% |
| 12/14 | WI Green Bay | 233 | 63% |
| 12/18 | @Loy Marymount | 216 | 55% |
| 12/22 | @Missouri St | 129 | 48% |
| 1/2 | @Hawaii | 177 | 53% |
| 1/3 | @Hawaii | 177 | 53% |
| 1/9 | CS Bakersfield | 195 | 61% |
| 1/11 | @Cal Poly | 83 | 44% |
| 1/16 | UC Riverside | 236 | 64% |
| 1/18 | UC Davis | 229 | 63% |
| 1/23 | @UC San Diego | 115 | 48% |
| 1/25 | @CS Fullerton | 249 | 57% |
| 1/30 | CS Northridge | 82 | 52% |
| 2/1 | Long Beach St | 351 | 74% |
| 2/6 | @CS Bakersfield | 195 | 54% |
| 2/8 | Hawaii | 177 | 60% |
| 2/13 | @UC Irvine | 46 | 38% |
| 2/15 | @UC Riverside | 236 | 56% |
| 2/20 | CS Fullerton | 249 | 64% |
| 2/22 | @Long Beach St | 351 | 67% |
| 2/27 | Cal Poly | 83 | 52% |
| 3/1 | @CS Northridge | 82 | 44% |
| 3/8 | UC Irvine | 46 | 46% |