NCAA Tournament March Madness
#92 Xavier
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Projection: likely out
Xavier has started the season strong with a perfect record, but their schedule so far has been against lower-tier opponents, which limits their overall resume strength. Wins against teams like Texas Southern and IUPUI are helpful, yet they don't carry significant weight. Looking ahead, the matchup against South Carolina will be pivotal, as a win could boost their profile. However, facing tougher competition like TCU and Cincinnati will be critical for evaluating their true potential. The challenges of playing against ranked teams such as Marquette and Connecticut could reveal weaknesses they need to address, particularly on defense, which hasn’t performed at an elite level yet. If they can pull off some wins in those matchups, they could significantly bolster their NCAA tournament chances.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | TX Southern | 281 | W78-69 |
| 11/8 | IUPUI | 334 | W94-80 |
| 11/12 | Jackson St | 302 | W94-57 |
| 11/16 | Wake Forest | 196 | W75-60 |
| 11/20 | Siena | 250 | W80-55 |
| 11/25 | (N)South Carolina | 91 | 50% |
| 12/1 | S Carolina St | 275 | 68% |
| 12/5 | @TCU | 83 | 45% |
| 12/10 | Morgan St | 340 | 75% |
| 12/14 | @Cincinnati | 16 | 33% |
| 12/18 | @Connecticut | 9 | 29% |
| 12/21 | Marquette | 10 | 39% |
| 12/31 | Seton Hall | 148 | 59% |
| 1/3 | @Georgetown | 211 | 56% |
| 1/7 | St John's | 26 | 43% |
| 1/11 | @DePaul | 109 | 47% |
| 1/14 | Villanova | 237 | 66% |
| 1/18 | @Marquette | 10 | 32% |
| 1/22 | @St John's | 26 | 35% |
| 1/25 | Connecticut | 9 | 37% |
| 1/29 | @Creighton | 94 | 46% |
| 2/4 | Georgetown | 211 | 64% |
| 2/9 | @Villanova | 237 | 58% |
| 2/12 | @Providence | 133 | 50% |
| 2/15 | DePaul | 109 | 55% |
| 2/18 | Butler | 85 | 53% |
| 2/23 | @Seton Hall | 148 | 51% |
| 3/1 | Creighton | 94 | 54% |
| 3/5 | @Butler | 85 | 45% |
| 3/8 | Providence | 133 | 58% |