NCAA Tournament March Madness
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Ball State's season has been notably challenging, reflected in their performance against teams both in and out of their conference. Losses to notable opponents like Dayton and Indiana State suggest they struggle when facing higher-caliber competition, while their victories, such as the narrow win against Eastern Kentucky, do little to bolster their credibility. The upcoming schedule offers potential to improve their standing; games against opponents like Kent and Miami OH present opportunities for signature wins, but the team must also be wary of slipping up against lower-ranked teams like N Illinois. Ultimately, their current trajectory points toward needing a strong finish in the Mid-American Conference to secure an automatic berth.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Georgia St | 307 | L71-66 |
| 11/13 | @Dayton | 40 | L77-69 |
| 11/16 | Indiana St | 198 | L94-84 |
| 11/20 | Detroit | 309 | L70-59 |
| 11/25 | (N)E Kentucky | 196 | W63-61 |
| 11/27 | (N)Richmond | 269 | L73-60 |
| 12/8 | @SIUE | 237 | L82-69 |
| 12/14 | @Bellarmine | 353 | W86-82 |
| 12/21 | Evansville | 338 | W80-43 |
| 1/4 | @Kent | 119 | 36% |
| 1/7 | Miami OH | 180 | 47% |
| 1/11 | Bowling Green | 299 | 55% |
| 1/14 | @Ohio | 183 | 40% |
| 1/18 | Toledo | 214 | 49% |
| 1/21 | @C Michigan | 193 | 40% |
| 1/25 | @N Illinois | 351 | 53% |
| 1/28 | W Michigan | 260 | 52% |
| 2/1 | @Buffalo | 333 | 50% |
| 2/4 | @Akron | 162 | 39% |
| 2/11 | E Michigan | 302 | 55% |
| 2/15 | N Illinois | 351 | 61% |
| 2/18 | @Toledo | 214 | 41% |
| 2/22 | Buffalo | 333 | 57% |
| 2/25 | Akron | 162 | 46% |
| 3/1 | @Bowling Green | 299 | 47% |
| 3/4 | C Michigan | 193 | 48% |
| 3/7 | @Miami OH | 180 | 39% |