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
11/8Yale76W91-79
11/12@Northwestern54L83-74
11/21(N)James Madison159L99-81
11/22(N)La Salle193W96-83
11/23(N)East Carolina174L72-55
12/4Northern Iowa113L83-56
12/8Dartmouth282W69-68
12/15@Ark Little Rock220W77-69
12/20@Seattle149W79-68
12/29@Illinois St138W73-67
1/1Drake74W74-70
1/4@Belmont148L92-87
1/7@Missouri St257W80-63
1/11Bradley72L61-60
1/15Murray St130W97-93
1/18@Valparaiso214W81-74
1/22@Evansville27255%
1/25S Illinois21259%
1/29@Bradley7240%
2/1Indiana St22760%
2/5Illinois St13855%
2/8@S Illinois21251%
2/11@Murray St13046%
2/16Missouri St25762%
2/19@Drake7440%
2/22Evansville27263%
2/26@Northern Iowa11345%
3/2Valparaiso21459%