NCAA Tournament March Madness
#139 UC Santa Barbara
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
UC Santa Barbara's season has featured a mix of solid wins and troubling losses that cast doubt on their chances for an at-large bid. Victories against teams like Portland and Fresno State demonstrate they have the capability to compete, but losses to UTEP and UC San Diego raise red flags about consistency. The team's defensive metrics are respectable, providing a strong foundation, yet their offense often struggles, especially against higher-ranked opponents. Upcoming games against UC Irvine and UC Riverside will be pivotal; winning these could bolster their standing significantly, while another loss could jeopardize their tournament aspirations, making the Big West tournament crucial for any hopes of making the NCAA field.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @Portland | 329 | W94-53 |
| 11/13 | Fresno St | 266 | W91-86 |
| 11/17 | @San Jose St | 182 | W64-59 |
| 11/20 | UTEP | 118 | L79-76 |
| 11/26 | E Washington | 248 | W67-51 |
| 11/29 | MS Valley St | 364 | W81-48 |
| 12/5 | UC San Diego | 50 | L84-76 |
| 12/7 | @UC Davis | 234 | L71-60 |
| 12/14 | WI Green Bay | 332 | W83-66 |
| 12/18 | @Loy Marymount | 156 | L60-58 |
| 12/22 | @Missouri St | 233 | L68-56 |
| 1/2 | @Hawaii | 179 | W64-61 |
| 1/9 | CS Bakersfield | 213 | 58% |
| 1/11 | @Cal Poly | 209 | 50% |
| 1/16 | UC Riverside | 158 | 55% |
| 1/18 | UC Davis | 234 | 59% |
| 1/23 | @UC San Diego | 50 | 36% |
| 1/25 | @CS Fullerton | 327 | 58% |
| 1/30 | CS Northridge | 102 | 51% |
| 2/1 | Long Beach St | 296 | 64% |
| 2/6 | @CS Bakersfield | 213 | 50% |
| 2/8 | Hawaii | 179 | 56% |
| 2/13 | @UC Irvine | 57 | 37% |
| 2/15 | @UC Riverside | 158 | 47% |
| 2/20 | CS Fullerton | 327 | 66% |
| 2/22 | @Long Beach St | 296 | 56% |
| 2/27 | Cal Poly | 209 | 58% |
| 3/1 | @CS Northridge | 102 | 43% |
| 3/8 | UC Irvine | 57 | 45% |