San Diego State Aztecs' NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Can They Secure a Spot in March Madness?
The San Diego State Aztecs are currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble, having dropped to No. 70 in the First Four Out in the latest ESPN Bracketology projections. Their recent loss to Grand Canyon at home has hurt their chances of securing an at-large bid to the tournament. The Aztecs now need to win the Mountain West tournament to secure an automatic berth.
Despite a recent three-game winning streak, the loss to Grand Canyon has significantly impacted the Aztecs' chances of making it to March Madness. Their at-large chances have dropped from 65% to 37%, making them one of the bubble teams vying for a spot in the tournament. The Mountain West conference could potentially send three teams to the tournament, but the Aztecs need to improve their resume to secure a spot.
With five games left in the regular season, including three Quad 1 opportunities, the Aztecs have a chance to boost their resume and improve their standing. Their upcoming game against Colorado State is a Quad 2 opportunity, and they will be looking to secure a season sweep. The Aztecs are currently one game behind MW leader Utah State and will face them again in a crucial matchup.
ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi projects Utah State as the MW's automatic qualifier, moving them up to No. 7 seed in the South Region. The Aztecs will need to make a strong push in their remaining games to improve their chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament. The upcoming matchups will be crucial for their postseason hopes.