NCAA Tournament March Madness
#17 UCLA
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Projected seed: 4
UCLA's performance so far shows a team that can compete with quality opponents, evidenced by wins against Arizona and Oregon, but also one that has faltered in crucial matchups, particularly the losses to North Carolina and New Mexico. Their strong defensive rankings highlight their ability to stifle opponents, a crucial asset in tournament play. However, the mixed results against teams in the upper half of the conference, such as the nail-biter against Gonzaga and the upcoming challenges against Maryland and Michigan, will ultimately determine their seed. Success in these upcoming games, especially against ranked foes, could solidify a stronger tournament position, while further losses could jeopardize their standing.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Rider | 324 | W85-50 |
| 11/8 | (N)New Mexico | 71 | L72-64 |
| 11/11 | Boston Univ | 263 | W71-40 |
| 11/15 | Lehigh | 239 | W85-45 |
| 11/20 | Idaho St | 180 | W84-70 |
| 11/22 | CS Fullerton | 282 | W80-47 |
| 11/26 | Southern Utah | 223 | W88-43 |
| 12/3 | Washington | 99 | W69-58 |
| 12/8 | @Oregon | 18 | W73-71 |
| 12/14 | (N)Arizona | 15 | W57-54 |
| 12/17 | Prairie View | 342 | W111-75 |
| 12/21 | (N)North Carolina | 32 | L76-74 |
| 12/28 | (N)Gonzaga | 5 | 44% |
| 1/4 | @Nebraska | 51 | 52% |
| 1/7 | Michigan | 27 | 56% |
| 1/10 | @Maryland | 8 | 42% |
| 1/13 | @Rutgers | 87 | 57% |
| 1/17 | Iowa | 40 | 58% |
| 1/21 | Wisconsin | 29 | 56% |
| 1/24 | @Washington | 99 | 59% |
| 1/27 | @USC | 89 | 57% |
| 1/30 | Oregon | 18 | 54% |
| 2/4 | Michigan St | 23 | 55% |
| 2/8 | Penn St | 25 | 56% |
| 2/11 | @Illinois | 13 | 45% |
| 2/14 | @Indiana | 63 | 54% |
| 2/18 | Minnesota | 151 | 70% |
| 2/23 | Ohio St | 24 | 55% |
| 2/28 | @Purdue | 33 | 48% |
| 3/3 | @Northwestern | 49 | 52% |
| 3/8 | USC | 89 | 65% |