NCAA Tournament March Madness

#103 UNLV

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Projection: likely out

UNLV's current season presents a mixed bag that ultimately hampers their NCAA tournament prospects. They have struggled against higher-tier opponents, with losses to powerhouses like Alabama and Mississippi State highlighting their challenges at the national level. While victories against sub-200 ranked teams like Fresno State and New Mexico State help pad their record, the close loss to Northwestern and defeats at the hands of Creighton and Dayton further reveal vulnerabilities, particularly on the road. What stands out is their defensive performance, which hasn't consistently matched up against stronger competition, creating urgency in upcoming games against teams like San Diego State and Utah State, where a slip could further diminish their chances of impressing the selection committee. Winning those contests is crucial, yet the likelihood of an uphill battle remains palpable.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4Alabama St261W93-79
11/9Memphis33L80-74
11/14NE Omaha244W80-69
11/20Pepperdine180W80-59
11/23New Mexico St169W72-65
11/28(N)Mississippi St14L80-58
11/29(N)Northwestern48L66-61
12/7@Creighton52L83-65
12/14Pacific294W72-65
12/17@Dayton56L66-65
12/21UC Riverside160W66-53
12/28Fresno St262W87-77
12/31@Air Force286W77-58
1/4San Jose St190W79-73
1/7@Boise St6341%
1/11@Colorado St9545%
1/15Utah St3745%
1/18@San Diego St3136%
1/21Wyoming15058%
1/25New Mexico6249%
1/29@Utah St3737%
2/1@Nevada6141%
2/4Boise St6349%
2/8@Wyoming15050%
2/11Air Force28666%
2/15@Fresno St26256%
2/22Colorado St9553%
2/25@San Jose St19052%
2/28Nevada6149%
3/4San Diego St3144%
3/7@New Mexico6241%