NCAA Tournament March Madness
#51 Washington St
Bubble Watch | Bracketology
Chat with the Bracketologist | How does this work?
Projected seed: 9 (last four in)
Washington State's early-season performance showcases a potent offense, evidenced by their ability to score consistently against teams like Portland State and Bradley, but their defensive inconsistencies pose a concern, particularly in their loss to Iowa, where they struggled to contain a top opponent. Upcoming matches against formidable teams like Boise State and Gonzaga will be critical; winning a few of these could bolster their tournament resume significantly. However, if they fail to solidify their defensive efforts against tougher competition, their projected seeding could decline. Dominance over lower-ranked opponents, as indicated by high win probabilities, is vital but should be complemented by strong finishes in conference matchups to ensure a solid position come March.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Portland St | 92 | W100-92 |
| 11/8 | Bradley | 131 | W91-74 |
| 11/11 | Idaho | 243 | W90-67 |
| 11/15 | (N)Iowa | 38 | L76-66 |
| 11/18 | N Colorado | 65 | W83-69 |
| 11/21 | (N)E Washington | 87 | 56% |
| 11/27 | (N)Fresno St | 240 | 68% |
| 12/2 | @Nevada | 31 | 41% |
| 12/7 | (N)Boise St | 10 | 39% |
| 12/14 | Missouri St | 183 | 68% |
| 12/18 | @Washington | 96 | 52% |
| 12/21 | (N)Northern Iowa | 137 | 61% |
| 12/28 | @Portland | 302 | 70% |
| 12/30 | (N)Loy Marymount | 192 | 65% |
| 1/4 | San Francisco | 11 | 44% |
| 1/9 | Pacific | 251 | 72% |
| 1/11 | @Gonzaga | 1 | 27% |
| 1/16 | @San Diego | 267 | 67% |
| 1/18 | Portland | 302 | 76% |
| 1/23 | @Santa Clara | 104 | 54% |
| 1/25 | St Mary's CA | 80 | 59% |
| 1/30 | @Pacific | 251 | 65% |
| 2/1 | @San Francisco | 11 | 36% |
| 2/6 | @Oregon St | 75 | 50% |
| 2/8 | Pepperdine | 249 | 72% |
| 2/15 | @St Mary's CA | 80 | 51% |
| 2/19 | Gonzaga | 1 | 33% |
| 2/22 | Santa Clara | 104 | 62% |
| 2/27 | San Diego | 267 | 73% |
| 3/1 | @Pepperdine | 249 | 65% |