NCAA Tournament March Madness
#129 UTEP
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
UTEP's resume struggles to stand out due to a mixed bag of results against a relatively weak schedule. Their losses to teams like Utah Valley and San Jose State, who possess mediocre rankings, hinder their chances for at-large consideration. While they have secured wins against some decent opponents, such as Yale and UNC Greensboro, their overall profile lacks the consistency necessary for a strong NCAA bid. Upcoming games against Louisiana Tech and Liberty will be crucial; victories there will bolster their standing, while losses could severely damage their tournament hopes. Without a strong finish in these pivotal matchups, automatic qualification through the Conference USA tournament may be their best route.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @Utah Valley | 136 | L89-60 |
| 11/20 | @UC Santa Barbara | 145 | W79-76 |
| 11/25 | (N)San Jose St | 176 | L71-65 |
| 11/26 | (N)Long Beach St | 279 | W70-44 |
| 11/27 | (N)UNC Greensboro | 131 | W64-58 |
| 12/7 | Seattle | 135 | W88-72 |
| 12/11 | @Louisville | 42 | L77-74 |
| 12/16 | Tarleton St | 330 | W67-62 |
| 12/20 | Jackson St | 297 | W67-61 |
| 12/21 | Yale | 95 | W75-74 |
| 1/2 | Louisiana Tech | 108 | 52% |
| 1/4 | Sam Houston St | 165 | 56% |
| 1/11 | New Mexico St | 216 | 59% |
| 1/16 | @Liberty | 57 | 38% |
| 1/18 | @Florida Intl | 256 | 53% |
| 1/23 | Jacksonville St | 139 | 54% |
| 1/25 | Kennesaw | 213 | 59% |
| 1/30 | @WKU | 105 | 44% |
| 2/1 | @MTSU | 113 | 45% |
| 2/8 | @New Mexico St | 216 | 51% |
| 2/13 | Florida Intl | 256 | 61% |
| 2/15 | Liberty | 57 | 45% |
| 2/20 | @Kennesaw | 213 | 51% |
| 2/22 | @Jacksonville St | 139 | 46% |
| 2/27 | WKU | 105 | 52% |
| 3/1 | MTSU | 113 | 53% |
| 3/6 | @Sam Houston St | 165 | 48% |
| 3/8 | @Louisiana Tech | 108 | 44% |