NCAA Tournament March Madness
#38 UC Irvine
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Projected seed: 7
UC Irvine has established a strong case for their tournament bid, highlighted by impressive victories over teams like Northern Iowa and Kennesaw. Their ability to dominate opponents such as Pepperdine and Loy Marymount signals a solid offense that can capitalize on weaker defenses. Moreover, a defense ranking near the top shows they can stifle scoring, which is crucial in the postseason. However, they must consistently perform against mid-tier teams like UC Riverside and UC Santa Barbara, as any slip-ups could jeopardize their standing. With notable matches coming up, successful outcomes will be essential to bolster their resume.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | @Loy Marymount | 205 | W66-51 |
| 11/10 | @Northern Iowa | 93 | W80-60 |
| 11/16 | Pepperdine | 226 | W80-62 |
| 11/22 | @Weber St | 217 | W93-87 |
| 11/28 | (N)Kennesaw | 147 | W76-59 |
| 11/29 | (N)Kent | 119 | W51-39 |
| 11/30 | (N)Towson | 227 | W67-60 |
| 12/5 | CS Bakersfield | 195 | W82-66 |
| 12/14 | @Oregon St | 41 | 46% |
| 12/19 | @Belmont | 139 | 58% |
| 12/21 | @Duquesne | 257 | 65% |
| 12/30 | @Cal Baptist | 196 | 62% |
| 1/2 | @Cal Poly | 133 | 58% |
| 1/4 | UC Riverside | 173 | 68% |
| 1/9 | @CS Northridge | 86 | 54% |
| 1/11 | @UC San Diego | 70 | 51% |
| 1/16 | CS Fullerton | 294 | 74% |
| 1/18 | Cal Poly | 133 | 65% |
| 1/23 | @UC Riverside | 173 | 61% |
| 1/25 | Hawaii | 210 | 70% |
| 1/30 | @Long Beach St | 304 | 68% |
| 2/1 | UC Davis | 153 | 67% |
| 2/8 | UC San Diego | 70 | 59% |
| 2/13 | UC Santa Barbara | 121 | 64% |
| 2/15 | @Hawaii | 210 | 63% |
| 2/16 | @Hawaii | 210 | 63% |
| 2/20 | CS Northridge | 86 | 62% |
| 2/22 | @CS Bakersfield | 195 | 62% |
| 2/27 | @CS Fullerton | 294 | 67% |
| 3/1 | Long Beach St | 304 | 75% |
| 3/6 | @UC Davis | 153 | 59% |
| 3/8 | @UC Santa Barbara | 121 | 57% |