NCAA Tournament March Madness

#97 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 Alabama126W74-70
11/7Stony Brook331L73-72
11/11@Marquette10L70-62
11/13@George Mason101W70-69
11/25@Minnesota16352%
12/14@Valparaiso24258%
12/17(N)Mississippi St1236%
12/21@Arizona6642%
1/4Ohio19062%
1/7@Akron12949%
1/10@Toledo6742%
1/11@Toledo6742%
1/14E Michigan30570%
1/18@N Illinois32764%
1/21Ball St27468%
1/25W Michigan32571%
1/28@Buffalo33966%
2/1Bowling Green29969%
2/4Miami OH18561%
2/11@Kent15051%
2/15Akron12957%
2/18@Ohio19054%
2/22@W Michigan32564%
2/25Buffalo33973%
3/1@E Michigan30563%
3/4@Ball St27460%
3/7N Illinois32771%