NCAA Tournament March Madness
#100 C Michigan
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Projection: likely out
Central Michigan's season has started with mixed results, and their overall record leaves them vulnerable as they seek an NCAA tournament berth. Their win against South Alabama showcases potential, but a close loss to Stony Brook and defeats against Marquette and George Mason raise concerns about consistency. Upcoming games against teams like Minnesota and Valparaiso could provide opportunities for quality wins, but they'll need to navigate a challenging schedule with better offensive production to bolster their résumé. If they can capitalize on favorable matchups against weaker opponents like Ohio and Northern Illinois, they could improve their standing. However, the opportunities for significant wins are limited, particularly against top-tier programs like Mississippi State and Arizona, which could heavily weigh on their at-large hopes.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | @South Alabama | 143 | W74-70 |
| 11/7 | Stony Brook | 307 | L73-72 |
| 11/11 | @Marquette | 10 | L70-62 |
| 11/13 | @George Mason | 97 | W70-69 |
| 11/25 | @Minnesota | 160 | 52% |
| 12/14 | @Valparaiso | 311 | 63% |
| 12/17 | (N)Mississippi St | 24 | 38% |
| 12/21 | @Arizona | 58 | 41% |
| 1/4 | Ohio | 167 | 60% |
| 1/7 | @Akron | 175 | 53% |
| 1/10 | @Toledo | 73 | 43% |
| 1/11 | @Toledo | 73 | 43% |
| 1/14 | E Michigan | 289 | 69% |
| 1/18 | @N Illinois | 262 | 60% |
| 1/21 | Ball St | 322 | 71% |
| 1/25 | W Michigan | 308 | 70% |
| 1/28 | @Buffalo | 331 | 66% |
| 2/1 | Bowling Green | 268 | 67% |
| 2/4 | Miami OH | 233 | 65% |
| 2/11 | @Kent | 266 | 60% |
| 2/15 | Akron | 175 | 61% |
| 2/18 | @Ohio | 167 | 52% |
| 2/22 | @W Michigan | 308 | 63% |
| 2/25 | Buffalo | 331 | 73% |
| 3/1 | @E Michigan | 289 | 61% |
| 3/4 | @Ball St | 322 | 65% |
| 3/7 | N Illinois | 262 | 67% |