NCAA Tournament March Madness

#52 UC San Diego

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Projection: first four out

UC San Diego has carved out a solid season in the Big West, but several factors keep them on the fringes of the NCAA tournament. Their victories over teams like Utah State and Toledo are impressive, showcasing their ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents. However, losses to San Diego State and UC Irvine reveal weaknesses in their offense, which struggles against top defenses. With upcoming games against teams like UC Irvine, a rematch could be critical; winning would bolster their credentials, while a loss would further diminish their hopes. The team has ample opportunities to strengthen their profile, but consistency is key, especially in contests against ranked opponents and rival conference teams.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6@San Diego St50L63-58
11/9Pepperdine228W94-76
11/12CS Sacramento345W64-54
11/16Seattle160L84-71
11/21(N)La Salle211W72-67
11/22(N)James Madison157W73-67
11/23(N)Toledo197W80-45
12/5@UC Santa Barbara144W84-76
12/7CS Bakersfield238W81-60
12/15@Idaho246W80-56
12/17@Utah St48W75-73
12/21@San Diego309W77-71
1/4@CS Fullerton324W90-51
1/9Cal Poly234W95-68
1/11UC Irvine55L60-52
1/16@Long Beach St307W80-54
1/18@UC Riverside148L85-81
1/23UC Santa Barbara144W77-63
1/25CS Northridge105W79-54
1/30@Hawaii180W74-63
2/6UC Riverside14863%
2/8@UC Irvine5546%
2/13@CS Bakersfield23861%
2/15UC Davis21867%
2/20@Cal Poly23461%
2/22Hawaii18065%
2/27@CS Northridge10553%
3/1CS Fullerton32473%
3/6Long Beach St30772%
3/8@UC Davis21860%