NCAA Tournament March Madness

#80 UCF

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Projection: likely out

UCF's season has been something of a roller coaster, with impressive wins and puzzling losses painting a complex picture. On one hand, a victory over a powerhouse like Kansas demonstrates that this team can compete with elite programs on their best day. A road win against Texas further solidifies their ability to deliver in tough environments. On the flip side, a loss to Stetson—a team far from being a tournament threat—is a blemish that's hard to overlook. The repeated inability to seal the deal against BYU, coupled with setbacks against Cincinnati and a second loss to West Virginia, also raise concerns. While their defensive prowess is notable, the inconsistency in their performance against quality opponents and the lack of a strong offensive identity might leave them on the outside looking in when the tournament selections are made. The team's pattern suggests potential to make noise in the tournament, but it equally suggests they could be tripped up early. The tight losses to top-tier teams like Houston are commendable, but these need to be offset by more high-quality wins to confidently secure a spot in the dance.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Florida Intl270W85-62
11/10@Miami FL97L88-72
11/16CS Fullerton245W72-44
11/19(N)S Dakota St146W83-80
11/20(N)Charlotte115W74-71
11/26Stetson189L85-82
12/2Lipscomb150W72-57
12/6Jacksonville255W94-52
12/10Mississippi71L70-68
12/18Maine222W74-51
12/21Florida A&M342W69-56
12/29Bethune-Cookman300W98-54
1/6@Kansas St65L77-52
1/10Kansas22W65-60
1/13BYU30L63-58
1/17@Texas40W77-71
1/20@Houston3L57-42
1/23West Virginia152W72-59
1/27@Cincinnati53L68-57
1/31Baylor17L77-69
2/3Oklahoma50W74-63
2/10@Texas Tech38L66-59
2/13@BYU30L90-88
2/17Cincinnati53L76-74
2/20@West Virginia152L77-67
2/24Texas Tech38W75-61
2/28@Oklahoma St128W77-71
3/2Iowa St9L60-52
3/6Houston3L67-59
3/9@TCU41W79-77
3/12(N)Oklahoma St128W77-62
3/13(N)BYU30L87-73