NCAA Tournament March Madness
#72 Drake
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Projected seed: 10 (automatic qualifier)
Drake's resume showcases a solid overall performance, underscored by their strong defense, which ranks impressively among their peers. Wins against Vanderbilt and Florida Atlantic demonstrate their capability to compete against tougher opponents, while setbacks against Illinois Chicago and Murray State reveal vulnerabilities that could impact their standing. Upcoming games against conference rivals like Northern Iowa and Bradley are crucial; victories there would bolster their case, especially since both teams offer a chance to secure quality wins. However, they need to avoid slipping up against lower-tier teams like Valparaiso and Evansville to maintain momentum heading into the tournament.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10 | SF Austin | 258 | W66-51 |
| 11/16 | FGCU | 154 | W63-61 |
| 11/21 | (N)Miami FL | 198 | W80-69 |
| 11/22 | (N)FL Atlantic | 114 | W75-63 |
| 11/24 | (N)Vanderbilt | 39 | W81-70 |
| 11/30 | Ga Southern | 288 | W61-47 |
| 12/5 | @Valparaiso | 215 | W66-60 |
| 12/17 | @Kansas St | 102 | W73-70 |
| 12/21 | WI Green Bay | 335 | W72-62 |
| 12/29 | Belmont | 140 | W65-46 |
| 1/1 | @IL Chicago | 126 | L74-70 |
| 1/5 | Murray St | 133 | L66-59 |
| 1/8 | @Bradley | 74 | W64-57 |
| 1/11 | Evansville | 273 | W63-40 |
| 1/15 | Illinois St | 135 | W66-62 |
| 1/18 | @Indiana St | 231 | W71-53 |
| 1/22 | Valparaiso | 215 | 65% |
| 1/25 | @Missouri St | 257 | 60% |
| 1/29 | Northern Iowa | 113 | 59% |
| 2/1 | @S Illinois | 212 | 57% |
| 2/4 | @Murray St | 133 | 52% |
| 2/8 | Indiana St | 231 | 66% |
| 2/12 | @Illinois St | 135 | 52% |
| 2/16 | Bradley | 74 | 54% |
| 2/19 | IL Chicago | 126 | 60% |
| 2/23 | @Northern Iowa | 113 | 51% |
| 2/26 | @Evansville | 273 | 61% |
| 3/2 | Missouri St | 257 | 67% |