NCAA Tournament March Madness
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Projection: likely out
The team has started strong with a win against Yale, demonstrating they can compete with decent opponents. However, their loss to Northwestern reveals defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited in tougher matchups. With several games against lower-ranked teams, they'll need to secure victories to improve their standing, but the schedule lacks high-profile opponents to bolster their resume. Games against Bradley and Murray State will be crucial tests; success there could significantly enhance their tournament chances, but failure could reinforce doubts about their ability to compete at a higher level.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | Yale | 79 | W91-79 |
| 11/12 | @Northwestern | 84 | L83-74 |
| 11/21 | (N)James Madison | 160 | 59% |
| 12/4 | Northern Iowa | 137 | 61% |
| 12/8 | Dartmouth | 356 | 81% |
| 12/15 | @Ark Little Rock | 166 | 55% |
| 12/20 | @Seattle | 54 | 43% |
| 12/29 | @Illinois St | 110 | 50% |
| 1/1 | Drake | 188 | 65% |
| 1/4 | @Belmont | 173 | 56% |
| 1/7 | @Missouri St | 183 | 57% |
| 1/11 | Bradley | 131 | 60% |
| 1/15 | Murray St | 15 | 43% |
| 1/18 | @Valparaiso | 335 | 70% |
| 1/22 | @Evansville | 308 | 67% |
| 1/25 | S Illinois | 66 | 53% |
| 1/29 | @Bradley | 131 | 53% |
| 2/1 | Indiana St | 275 | 71% |
| 2/5 | Illinois St | 110 | 58% |
| 2/8 | @S Illinois | 66 | 45% |
| 2/11 | @Murray St | 15 | 35% |
| 2/16 | Missouri St | 183 | 64% |
| 2/19 | @Drake | 188 | 57% |
| 2/22 | Evansville | 308 | 74% |
| 2/26 | @Northern Iowa | 137 | 53% |
| 3/2 | Valparaiso | 335 | 76% |