NCAA Tournament March Madness
#188 Drake
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Projected seed: 12 (automatic qualifier)
Drake's current resume is heavily reliant on early wins against lower-ranked teams like SF Austin and FGCU, but their overall record and recent computer rankings raise concerns. The upcoming game against Miami FL will be a critical test; a strong performance could boost their credibility. However, their schedule includes challenging opponents like Murray State, ranked highly, which could derail their chances if they don't secure wins in winnable matchups such as Valparaiso and Georgia Southern. Success in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament will be essential, as that looks to be their most viable path to an NCAA tournament berth given the lack of marquee wins on their current schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10 | SF Austin | 246 | W66-51 |
| 11/16 | FGCU | 241 | W63-61 |
| 11/21 | (N)Miami FL | 60 | 37% |
| 11/30 | Ga Southern | 162 | 52% |
| 12/4 | @Valparaiso | 335 | 60% |
| 12/5 | @Valparaiso | 335 | 60% |
| 12/17 | @Kansas St | 248 | 51% |
| 12/21 | WI Green Bay | 130 | 49% |
| 12/29 | Belmont | 173 | 53% |
| 1/1 | @IL Chicago | 73 | 35% |
| 1/5 | Murray St | 15 | 32% |
| 1/8 | @Bradley | 131 | 42% |
| 1/11 | Evansville | 308 | 64% |
| 1/15 | Illinois St | 110 | 47% |
| 1/18 | @Indiana St | 275 | 53% |
| 1/22 | Valparaiso | 335 | 68% |
| 1/25 | @Missouri St | 183 | 46% |
| 1/29 | Northern Iowa | 137 | 50% |
| 2/1 | @S Illinois | 66 | 34% |
| 2/4 | @Murray St | 15 | 26% |
| 2/8 | Indiana St | 275 | 61% |
| 2/12 | @Illinois St | 110 | 40% |
| 2/16 | Bradley | 131 | 50% |
| 2/19 | IL Chicago | 73 | 43% |
| 2/23 | @Northern Iowa | 137 | 42% |
| 2/26 | @Evansville | 308 | 57% |
| 3/2 | Missouri St | 183 | 54% |