NCAA Tournament March Madness
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Projection: need to automatically qualify
The team's resume shows a mix of strong wins and concerning losses, painting a picture of inconsistency. Victories against Yale and Drake showcase their potential, especially with the way they handled Drake’s strong defense. However, losses to lower-ranked teams, like the defeat against James Madison and a tough home game against Bradley, significantly dampen their at-large hopes. The upcoming games present both opportunities and pitfalls; crucial wins against Southern Illinois and Indiana State could strengthen their standing, but further losses or close games, especially against rivals like Murray State and Northern Iowa, could solidify their need to win the conference tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA field.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | Yale | 78 | W91-79 |
| 11/12 | @Northwestern | 55 | L83-74 |
| 11/21 | (N)James Madison | 160 | L99-81 |
| 11/22 | (N)La Salle | 192 | W96-83 |
| 11/23 | (N)East Carolina | 174 | L72-55 |
| 12/4 | Northern Iowa | 114 | L83-56 |
| 12/8 | Dartmouth | 283 | W69-68 |
| 12/15 | @Ark Little Rock | 220 | W77-69 |
| 12/20 | @Seattle | 149 | W79-68 |
| 12/29 | @Illinois St | 138 | W73-67 |
| 1/1 | Drake | 74 | W74-70 |
| 1/4 | @Belmont | 148 | L92-87 |
| 1/7 | @Missouri St | 256 | W80-63 |
| 1/11 | Bradley | 72 | L61-60 |
| 1/15 | Murray St | 129 | W97-93 |
| 1/18 | @Valparaiso | 214 | W81-74 |
| 1/22 | @Evansville | 272 | 55% |
| 1/25 | S Illinois | 209 | 59% |
| 1/29 | @Bradley | 72 | 40% |
| 2/1 | Indiana St | 227 | 60% |
| 2/5 | Illinois St | 138 | 55% |
| 2/8 | @S Illinois | 209 | 51% |
| 2/11 | @Murray St | 129 | 46% |
| 2/16 | Missouri St | 256 | 62% |
| 2/19 | @Drake | 74 | 40% |
| 2/22 | Evansville | 272 | 63% |
| 2/26 | @Northern Iowa | 114 | 45% |
| 3/2 | Valparaiso | 214 | 59% |