NCAA Tournament March Madness
#322 Ball St
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
Ball State's current standing presents a tough road ahead for an NCAA tournament bid, primarily due to a weak overall record and a lack of signature wins. The close losses to Georgia State and Dayton illustrate their competitive spirit but highlight defensive vulnerabilities, as both games showcased struggles to contain opposing offenses. Upcoming matchups against teams like Eastern Kentucky and Richmond offer critical opportunities for significant wins. However, given their inconsistent chances against conference rivals, the Cardinals will need to capitalize on favorable games to bolster their resume. Without a strong showing in the conference and out-of-conference play, they might find themselves needing to secure an automatic bid through the Mid-American Conference tournament to have a shot at the NCAA tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @Georgia St | 216 | L71-66 |
| 11/13 | @Dayton | 96 | L77-69 |
| 11/16 | Indiana St | 245 | L94-84 |
| 11/20 | Detroit | 284 | L70-59 |
| 11/25 | (N)E Kentucky | 113 | 33% |
| 11/27 | (N)Richmond | 285 | 46% |
| 12/8 | @SIUE | 214 | 37% |
| 12/14 | @Bellarmine | 325 | 47% |
| 12/21 | Evansville | 267 | 49% |
| 1/4 | @Kent | 266 | 41% |
| 1/7 | Miami OH | 233 | 46% |
| 1/11 | Bowling Green | 268 | 49% |
| 1/14 | @Ohio | 167 | 34% |
| 1/18 | Toledo | 73 | 33% |
| 1/21 | @C Michigan | 100 | 29% |
| 1/25 | @N Illinois | 262 | 41% |
| 1/28 | W Michigan | 308 | 53% |
| 2/1 | @Buffalo | 331 | 48% |
| 2/4 | @Akron | 175 | 35% |
| 2/11 | E Michigan | 289 | 51% |
| 2/15 | N Illinois | 262 | 49% |
| 2/18 | @Toledo | 73 | 26% |
| 2/22 | Buffalo | 331 | 56% |
| 2/25 | Akron | 175 | 43% |
| 3/1 | @Bowling Green | 268 | 41% |
| 3/4 | C Michigan | 100 | 35% |
| 3/7 | @Miami OH | 233 | 39% |