NCAA Tournament March Madness
#47 Utah St
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Projected seed: 7
Utah State has had a compelling season with an impressive overall record, but there's a mix of shine and smudge on their resume that demands a critical look. Wins against Colorado State at home and a road triumph over Boise State attest to their ability to hang with the upper crust of the Mountain West. However, losses to Nevada and a pair of defeats to San Diego State, including one in the conference tournament, expose a bit of vulnerability against top-tier competition. Meanwhile, their non-conference slate lacks a signature win, and close calls against lower-ranked teams like Southern Utah and Santa Clara might not wow the committee. Their offensive metrics suggest they can score with the best, but defensive concerns, highlighted in losses where they've given up substantial points, could raise eyebrows concerning their ability to perform in the pressure cooker of March Madness. Resilience is a keyword for the Aggies, with a clutch win against New Mexico underscoring their capacity for tense-game execution. The team needs to maintain that competitive edge, tightening the screws defensively to bolster their tournament resume further.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | @Bradley | 69 | L72-66 |
| 11/14 | Southern Utah | 254 | W93-84 |
| 11/19 | (N)Marshall | 225 | W83-60 |
| 11/20 | (N)Akron | 110 | W65-62 |
| 11/21 | (N)SF Austin | 165 | W79-49 |
| 11/28 | @St Louis | 190 | W81-76 |
| 12/2 | UC Irvine | 73 | W79-69 |
| 12/6 | San Diego | 251 | W108-81 |
| 12/13 | @Santa Clara | 107 | W84-82 |
| 12/16 | (N)San Francisco | 89 | W54-53 |
| 12/22 | ETSU | 167 | W80-65 |
| 1/2 | @Air Force | 288 | W88-60 |
| 1/6 | Colorado St | 34 | W77-72 |
| 1/9 | Wyoming | 161 | W83-59 |
| 1/13 | @UNLV | 57 | W87-86 |
| 1/16 | @New Mexico | 23 | L99-86 |
| 1/20 | Fresno St | 208 | W83-62 |
| 1/27 | @Boise St | 59 | W90-84 |
| 1/30 | San Jose St | 257 | W82-61 |
| 2/3 | @San Diego St | 20 | L81-67 |
| 2/6 | Nevada | 24 | L77-63 |
| 2/10 | Boise St | 59 | W80-61 |
| 2/14 | @Wyoming | 161 | W84-76 |
| 2/17 | @Colorado St | 34 | L75-55 |
| 2/20 | San Diego St | 20 | W68-63 |
| 2/27 | @Fresno St | 208 | W77-73 |
| 3/1 | Air Force | 288 | W72-60 |
| 3/6 | @San Jose St | 257 | W90-70 |
| 3/9 | New Mexico | 23 | W87-85 |
| 3/14 | (N)Fresno St | 208 | W87-75 |
| 3/15 | (N)San Diego St | 20 | L86-70 |