NCAA Tournament March Madness
#179 Virginia Tech
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Virginia Tech's current positioning in the NCAA tournament conversation hinges on their ability to elevate the strength of their schedule and improve their overall performance soon. While they’ve started with wins against lower-tier teams, such as Delaware State and SC Upstate, their losses to Penn State and Jacksonville reveal significant vulnerabilities, particularly on offense against stronger defenses. Upcoming matchups, especially against teams like Michigan and Pittsburgh, will be crucial. A strong showing or upset victory against these higher-ranked opponents could bolster their resume significantly. Conversely, dropping games to teams like NC State or Miami could jeopardize their standing, emphasizing the need for consistent, competitive performances in a demanding ACC schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Delaware St | 356 | W83-60 |
| 11/8 | SC Upstate | 295 | W93-74 |
| 11/11 | Winthrop | 173 | W58-52 |
| 11/15 | (N)Penn St | 11 | L86-64 |
| 11/20 | Jacksonville | 125 | L74-64 |
| 11/25 | (N)Michigan | 56 | 37% |
| 12/4 | Vanderbilt | 66 | 42% |
| 12/7 | Pittsburgh | 7 | 27% |
| 12/12 | NC A&T | 272 | 60% |
| 12/15 | Navy | 348 | 70% |
| 12/21 | (N)St Joseph's PA | 221 | 53% |
| 12/31 | @Duke | 3 | 19% |
| 1/4 | Miami FL | 112 | 47% |
| 1/8 | @Stanford | 49 | 33% |
| 1/11 | @California | 82 | 37% |
| 1/15 | NC State | 74 | 43% |
| 1/18 | Wake Forest | 196 | 55% |
| 1/22 | @Georgia Tech | 170 | 45% |
| 1/25 | Clemson | 30 | 37% |
| 1/29 | @Florida St | 99 | 38% |
| 2/1 | @Virginia | 166 | 45% |
| 2/5 | SMU | 67 | 42% |
| 2/8 | @Notre Dame | 69 | 35% |
| 2/15 | Virginia | 166 | 53% |
| 2/18 | @Boston College | 225 | 49% |
| 2/22 | @Miami FL | 112 | 40% |
| 2/25 | Louisville | 45 | 40% |
| 3/1 | Syracuse | 212 | 56% |
| 3/4 | North Carolina | 8 | 29% |
| 3/8 | @Clemson | 30 | 30% |