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 |
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11/6 | Florida Intl | 270 | W85-62 |
11/10 | @Miami FL | 97 | L88-72 |
11/16 | CS Fullerton | 245 | W72-44 |
11/19 | (N)S Dakota St | 146 | W83-80 |
11/20 | (N)Charlotte | 115 | W74-71 |
11/26 | Stetson | 189 | L85-82 |
12/2 | Lipscomb | 150 | W72-57 |
12/6 | Jacksonville | 255 | W94-52 |
12/10 | Mississippi | 71 | L70-68 |
12/18 | Maine | 222 | W74-51 |
12/21 | Florida A&M | 342 | W69-56 |
12/29 | Bethune-Cookman | 300 | W98-54 |
1/6 | @Kansas St | 65 | L77-52 |
1/10 | Kansas | 22 | W65-60 |
1/13 | BYU | 30 | L63-58 |
1/17 | @Texas | 40 | W77-71 |
1/20 | @Houston | 3 | L57-42 |
1/23 | West Virginia | 152 | W72-59 |
1/27 | @Cincinnati | 53 | L68-57 |
1/31 | Baylor | 17 | L77-69 |
2/3 | Oklahoma | 50 | W74-63 |
2/10 | @Texas Tech | 38 | L66-59 |
2/13 | @BYU | 30 | L90-88 |
2/17 | Cincinnati | 53 | L76-74 |
2/20 | @West Virginia | 152 | L77-67 |
2/24 | Texas Tech | 38 | W75-61 |
2/28 | @Oklahoma St | 128 | W77-71 |
3/2 | Iowa St | 9 | L60-52 |
3/6 | Houston | 3 | L67-59 |
3/9 | @TCU | 41 | W79-77 |
3/12 | (N)Oklahoma St | 128 | W77-62 |
3/13 | (N)BYU | 30 | L87-73 |